Financing for Sporting Goods Stores

Looking for loans for sporting goods stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $65,000 sporting goods stores loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with First-Citizens Bank & Trust, out of Raleigh, North Carolina. The loan was granted and they received $65,000 to help grow their Sanford, North Carolina business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
SANFORD, NC 27330

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST
4300 SIX FORKS RD
RALEIGH, NC 27609

The lender provided this 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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/30/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$65,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $65,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $32,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into First-Citizens Bank & Trust and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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