SBA Loans for General Merchandise Stores

Looking for SBA loans for general merchandise stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $70,000 general merchandise stores loan was issued by an Utah bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Salt Lake City, Utah was able to borrow $70,000 from Zions First National Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $59,500 of this Utah small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106

SBA Loan Lender

ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
2460 SOUTH 3270 WEST, SBA DEP
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119

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

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/9/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$70,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $70,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $59,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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 Zions First National Bank 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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