Getting an SBA Loan for Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Looking for commercial loans for gift, novelty, and souvenir stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $46,000 gift, novelty, and souvenir stores loan was issued by a New York bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Queensbury, New York was able to borrow $46,000 from New York Business Devel Corp. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $39,100 of this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
QUEENSBURY, NY 12804

SBA Loan Lender

NEW YORK BUSINESS DEVEL CORP
50 BEAVER STREET, P.O. BOX 73
ALBANY, NY 12201

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA 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. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/13/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$46,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $46,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $39,100.

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 only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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