Borrowing Money for Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

With these loans for toy and hobby goods and supplies merchant wholesalers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This toy and hobby goods and supplies merchant wholesalers loan for $325,000 was given to an Indiana entrepreneur in 2006.

Getting a small business loan in South Bend, Indiana was important for this company back in 2006 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from 1st Source Bank, operating out of South Bend, Indiana. Here are the details on this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOY AND HOBBY GOODS AND SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
SOUTH BEND, IN 46628

SBA Loan Lender

1ST SOURCE BANK
100 N MICHIGAN ST
SOUTH BEND, IN 46601

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

423920 - Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

6/22/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$325,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $325,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $162,500.

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 10 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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