SBA Loan from First Community Bank Helps Limited-Service Restaurants Company

First Community Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a New Mexico entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Albuquerque, New Mexico was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from First Community Bank, operating out of Clovis, New Mexico. Here are the details on this New Mexico small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
801 PILE ST
CLOVIS, NM 88101

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to reduce the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/3/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$126,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $126,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $107,100.

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 20 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Community Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Community Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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