How to Get a Loan for Sporting Goods Stores

With these SBA loans for sporting goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This sporting goods stores loan for $95,000 was given to an Illinois entrepreneur in 2002.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Springfield, Illinois was able to borrow $95,000 from Illinois National Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $80,750 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES AND BICYCLE SHOPS
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704

SBA Loan Lender

ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK
322 E CAPITOL AVE
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

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

7/11/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$95,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $95,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $80,750.

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 did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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.

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