Raising Money for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

With these bank 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 $510,700 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2006.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Redlands, California was able to borrow $510,700 from Union Bank Of California. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $383,025 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
REDLANDS, CA 92373

SBA Loan Lender

UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA
400 CALIFORNIA ST, 1ST FL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/10/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$510,700

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $510,700 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $383,025.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 12 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Union Bank Of California 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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