Borrowing Money for Shoe Stores

With these small business loans for shoe stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This shoe stores loan for $20,000 was given to a Massachusetts entrepreneur in 2002.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Melrose, Massachusetts was able to borrow $20,000 from Sovereign Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $10,000 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHOE STORES
MELROSE, MA 02176

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
1130 BERKSHIRE BLVD
WYOMISSING, PA 19610

This loan for a small business was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

448210 - Shoe Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/9/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

Related Links:

Obtaining Funding - How to Borrow Money

Who Lends Money to Small Businesses in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania

SBA Pennsylvania Lenders