Borrowing Money for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Looking for bank loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? Try the SBA. This $65,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by a Rhode Island bank.

This company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Washington Tr Co - Westerly, out of Providence, Rhode Island. The loan was granted and they received $65,000 to help grow their Smithfield, Rhode Island business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
SMITHFIELD, RI 02917

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON TR CO - WESTERLY
180 WASHINGTON ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize 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. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/18/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$65,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $65,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $52,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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 Washington Tr Co - Westerly 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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