Get an SBA Loan for General Merchandise Stores

Looking for small business loans for general merchandise stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $150,000 general merchandise stores loan was issued by a California bank.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Center Bank, out of Los Angeles, California. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Van Nuys, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
VAN NUYS, CA 91401

SBA Loan Lender

CENTER BANK
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 700
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

The lender provided this business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/29/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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