Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores Business Loans

Looking for business loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $100,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by a Texas bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Wilmette, Illinois, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Jpmorgan Chase Bank, based in Houston, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
WILMETTE, IL 60091

SBA Loan Lender

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
811 RUSK ST., 16TH FL
HOUSTON, TX 77002

The lender provided this bank 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

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/10/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

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 18 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 18 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Wilmette or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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