Getting an SBA Loan for General Merchandise Stores

Looking for commercial loans for general merchandise stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $13,500 general merchandise stores loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Ocala, Florida was able to borrow $13,500 from Bank Of America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $6,750 of this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
OCALA, FL 34476

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

The lender provided this business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/30/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$13,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $13,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $6,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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