Williamstown Bank, Inc. Gives SBA Loan to Sporting Goods Stores Company

West VirginiaSBA loans are available to West Virginia entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a West Virginia bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to Williamstown Bank, Inc., this Williamstown, West Virginia business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
WILLIAMSTOWN, WV 26187

SBA Loan Lender

WILLIAMSTOWN BANK, INC.
435 HIGHLAND AVE
WILLIAMSTOWN, WV 26187

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . 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.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/1/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$42,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $42,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $35,700.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

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

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $42,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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