Financing for Sporting Goods Stores

Looking for commercial loans for sporting goods stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $95,000 sporting goods stores loan was issued by a Minnesota bank.

Getting a small business loan in Rochester, Minnesota was important for this small business back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Eastwood Bank, operating out of Rochester, Minnesota. Here are the details on this Minnesota small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
ROCHESTER, MN 55904

SBA Loan Lender

EASTWOOD BANK
5125 HWY 52 NORTH
ROCHESTER, MN 55901

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/20/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$95,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $95,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $80,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 small business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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