Borrowing Money for Computer and Software Stores

With these loans for computer and software stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This computer and software stores loan for $35,000 was given to a entrepreneur in 2001.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in San Juan, , they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentari, based in San Juan, .

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMPUTER AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE STORES
SAN JUAN, PR 00926

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARI
254 MUNOZ RIVERA AVE
SAN JUAN, PR 00936

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit 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.

SIC Code

5734 - Computer and Computer Software Stores

NAICS Code

443120 - Computer and Software Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/5/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $29,750.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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 Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentari 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!

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