Borrowing Money for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

With these small business loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan for $40,500 was given to an Iowa entrepreneur in 2005.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Vinton, Iowa was able to borrow $40,500 from Farmers Savings Bank & Trust-Vin. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $34,425 of this Iowa small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
VINTON, IA 52349

SBA Loan Lender

FARMERS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST-VIN
401 'B' AVE
VINTON, IA 52349

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/8/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $34,425.

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 only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Vinton or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

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