Raising Money for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

With these business loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan for $22,700 was given to a Maine entrepreneur in 2005.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Portland, Maine was able to borrow $22,700 from Bank Of America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $11,350 of this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
PORTLAND, ME 04103

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/15/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$22,700

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $22,700 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $11,350.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in 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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Bank Of America are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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