Business Loan from Guaranty Bank & Trust Company Given to Sporting Goods Stores Company

Guaranty Bank & Trust Company and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Ohio entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Southpoint, Ohio, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Guaranty Bank & Trust Company, based in Huntington, West Virginia.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
SOUTHPOINT, OH 45680

SBA Loan Lender

GUARANTY BANK & TRUST COMPANY
517 9TH ST, STE 100
HUNTINGTON, WV 25701

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.

NAICS Code

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/2/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

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

This SBA loan was for $50,000. How would you spend $50,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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