Business Loans for Sporting Goods Stores

With these business loans for sporting goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting goods stores loan for $15,000 was given to a entrepreneur in 2007.

This small business 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 2007. The lending bank was Banco Popular De Puerto Rico, based in San Juan, .

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
SAN JUAN, PR 00926

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO
209 MUNOZ RIVERA AVE, POPULAR
SAN JUAN, PR 00918

The lender provided this SBA bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/5/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 no employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help create 1 new 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 Banco Popular De Puerto Rico 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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