Raising Money for Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Wholesalers

With these business loans for sporting and recreational goods and supplies wholesalers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting and recreational goods and supplies wholesalers loan for $5,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2002.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Innovative Bank, out of Oakland, California. The loan was granted and they received $5,000 to help grow their San Diego, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING AND RECREATIONAL GOODS AND SUPPLIES WHOLESALERS
SAN DIEGO, CA 92107

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this loan for a small business under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

421910 - Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

7/24/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Innovative Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Innovative Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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