How to Get a Loan for Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

Looking for business loans for sporting and athletic goods manufacturing? Try the SBA. This $50,000 sporting and athletic goods manufacturing loan was issued by a Wisconsin bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Johnson Bank, based in Racine, Wisconsin.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS MANUFACTURING
SPRING VALLEY, WI 54767

SBA Loan Lender

JOHNSON BANK
555 MAIN ST
RACINE, WI 53403

This lender issued this loan for a small business under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

339920 - Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

10/2/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

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 Johnson 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!

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