Raising Money for Sporting Goods Stores

Looking for bank loans for sporting goods stores? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $25,000 sporting goods stores loan was issued by a Missouri bank.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Rockaway Beach, Missouri, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was First Home Savings Bank, based in Mountain Grove, Missouri.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES AND BICYCLE SHOPS
ROCKAWAY BEACH, MO 65740

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST HOME SAVINGS BANK
142 E 1ST ST
MOUNTAIN GROVE, MO 65711

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

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

3/10/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $21,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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