Borrowing Money for Sporting Goods Stores

Looking for small business loans for sporting goods stores? Try the SBA. This $235,000 sporting goods stores loan was issued by a New York bank.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Williamsville, New York, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Manufacturers & Traders Trust, based in Amherst, New York.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221

SBA Loan Lender

MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST
4925 MAIN ST
AMHERST, NY 14226

This lender issued this bank loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/23/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$235,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $235,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $176,250.

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 8 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for a small business? Maybe you have a business and need capital to get to the next level? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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