How to Get a Loan for Sporting Goods Stores

Looking for commercial loans for sporting goods stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $360,000 sporting goods stores loan was issued by a Washington bank.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Sterling Savings Bank, out of Spokane, Washington. The loan was granted and they received $360,000 to help grow their Central Point, Oregon business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES AND BICYCLE SHOPS
CENTRAL POINT, OR 97502

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING SAVINGS BANK
111 N WALL ST, MAIL STOP #952
SPOKANE, WA 99201

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This bank loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5941 - Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/2/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$360,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $360,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $270,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Sterling Savings Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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