How to Get a Loan for Sporting Goods Stores

With these business loans for sporting goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting goods stores loan for $25,000 was given to a Colorado entrepreneur in 2004.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Capital One, out of Mclean, Virginia. The loan was granted and they received $25,000 to help grow their Pueblo West, Colorado business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
PUEBLO WEST, CO 81007

SBA Loan Lender

CAPITAL ONE
1680 CAPITAL ONE DR
MCLEAN, VA 22102

This lender processed this business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/25/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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 Capital One 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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