Getting an SBA Loan for Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

Looking for commercial loans for sporting and athletic goods manufacturing? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $70,000 sporting and athletic goods manufacturing loan was issued by an Illinois bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Hollywood, Florida, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Banco Popular North America, based in Aurora, Illinois.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33326

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
2 S BROADWAY
AURORA, IL 60505

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

3949 - Sporting and Athletic Goods

NAICS Code

339920 - Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

4/11/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$70,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $70,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $59,500.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Banco Popular North America 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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