Financing for Sporting Goods Stores

Looking for loans for sporting goods stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $60,000 sporting goods stores loan was issued by a Florida bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Fort Pierce, Florida was able to borrow $60,000 from First Peoples Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $30,000 of this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
FORT PIERCE, FL 34952

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST PEOPLES BANK
1301 SE PORT ST LUCIE BLVD
PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL 34952

This lender provides SBA loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/2/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $30,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Peoples Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Peoples Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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