Raising Money for General Merchandise Stores

With these bank loans for general merchandise stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general merchandise stores loan for $25,000 was given to a New York entrepreneur in 2007.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in New York, New York was able to borrow $25,000 from Hsbc Bank Usa. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $12,500 of this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
NEW YORK, NY 10001

SBA Loan Lender

HSBC BANK USA
ONE HSBC CTR
BUFFALO, NY 14203

The lender provided this bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/5/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Hsbc Bank Usa that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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