Where to Get Capital for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Looking for small business loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $16,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by an Ohio bank.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with U.S. Bank National Association, out of Cincinnati, Ohio. The loan was granted and they received $16,000 to help grow their Prior Lake, Minnesota business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

The lender provided this commercial 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

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/16/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$16,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $16,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into U.S. Bank National Association and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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