How to Get a Loan for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

With these 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 $37,000 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2007.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Pnc Bank, National Association, out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $37,000 to help grow their Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

SBA Loan Lender

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
8800 TINICUM BLVD, 1ST FL, MA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153

This SBA loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/27/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$37,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $37,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $18,500.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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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