Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores Small Business Loans

With these small 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 $5,000 was given to an Oregon entrepreneur in 2003.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Portland, Oregon was able to borrow $5,000 from Albina Community Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $4,250 of this Oregon small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
PORTLAND, OR 97203

SBA Loan Lender

ALBINA COMMUNITY BANK
8040 N LOMBARD
PORTLAND, OR 97203

This bank loan was issued by an SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) lender. CLP lenders perform a thorough analysis of the loan application and, in return, SBA delivers a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/5/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

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 2 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, 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.

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