Get an SBA Loan for Sporting Goods Stores

Looking for small business loans for sporting goods stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $70,000 sporting goods stores loan was issued by a Texas bank.

This company 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 2005. The lending bank was First Finan Bank, based in Stephenville, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST FINAN BANK
2201 W SOUTH LOOP
STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401

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

2/17/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$70,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $70,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $35,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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 First Finan 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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