Raising Money for Book Stores

With these business loans for book stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This book stores loan for $10,000 was given to a Michigan entrepreneur in 2003.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Port Huron, Michigan, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Citizens First Savings Bank, based in Port Huron, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BOOK STORES
PORT HURON, MI 48060

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS FIRST SAVINGS BANK
525 WATER ST
PORT HURON, MI 48060

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

451211 - Book Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/2/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Citizens First Savings Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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