Business Loans for General Merchandise Stores

With these business loans for general merchandise stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general merchandise stores loan for $18,000 was given to an Illinois entrepreneur in 2003.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Wheaton, Illinois, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was National City Bank, based in Bannockburn, Illinois.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
WHEATON, IL 60187

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
2595 WAUKEGAN RD
BANNOCKBURN, IL 60015

The lender provided this SBA small 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

9/9/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$18,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $18,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $9,000.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. National City Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, National City Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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