Commercial Loans for Sporting Goods Stores

With these commercial loans for sporting goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting goods stores loan for $262,500 was given to a Washington entrepreneur in 2001.

Getting a small business loan in Bellingham, Washington was important for this business back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Whidbey Island Bank, operating out of Oak Harbor, Washington. Here are the details on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES AND BICYCLE SHOPS
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

SBA Loan Lender

WHIDBEY ISLAND BANK
450 SW BAYSHORE DR
OAK HARBOR, WA 98277

This SBA loan was provided by financing institution with SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) status. CLP lenders who submit loans to the SBA get more expeditious service from the SBA on their loan applications.

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

11/8/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$262,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $262,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $196,875.

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 14 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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. Whidbey Island Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Whidbey Island 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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