How to Get a Loan for Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

Looking for commercial loans for hobby, toy, and game stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $150,000 hobby, toy, and game stores loan was issued by an Ohio bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was National City Bank, based in Cleveland, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOBBY, TOY, AND GAME STORES
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
1900 E 9TH ST
CLEVELAND, OH 44114

The lender provided this 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

451120 - Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/25/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like National City 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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