SBA Loan from Comerica Bank Helps Sporting Goods Stores Company

Comerica Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Sunnyvale, California was able to borrow $366,000 from Comerica Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $274,500 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/22/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$366,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $366,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $274,500.

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 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you are raising money for operating expenses? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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