Borrowing Money for Furniture Stores

With these bank loans for furniture stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This furniture stores loan for $120,000 was given to an Illinois entrepreneur in 2002.

This company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Regions Bank, out of Memphis, Tennessee. The loan was granted and they received $120,000 to help grow their West Frankfort, Illinois business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE
WEST FRANKFORT, IL 62974

SBA Loan Lender

REGIONS BANK
6200 POPLAR AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38119

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5021 - Furniture

NAICS Code

442110 - Furniture Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/26/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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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