Where to Get Capital for Sporting Goods Stores

Looking for SBA loans for sporting goods stores? Try the SBA. This $60,000 sporting goods stores loan was issued by a Texas bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Stephenville, Texas, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Texas Bank, based in Brownwood, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401

SBA Loan Lender

TEXAS BANK
400 FISK ST
BROWNWOOD, TX 76801

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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/6/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $30,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Texas Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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