Business Loans for Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

With these business loans for hobby, toy, and game stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This hobby, toy, and game stores loan for $10,500 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2003.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Sharon, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $10,500 from National City Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $5,250 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOBBY, TOY, AND GAME STORES
SHARON, PA 16148

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
801 STATE ST
ERIE, PA 16501

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

451120 - Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/3/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,250.

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?

If you are working on finding money to start a business in Sharon PA, you ought to talk with a local Sharon SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Sharon 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 National City 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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