Getting an SBA Loan for Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Looking for commercial loans for supermarkets and grocery stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $230,000 supermarkets and grocery stores loan was issued by a California bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Azusa, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Hanmi Bank, based in Los Angeles, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
AZUSA, CA 91702

SBA Loan Lender

HANMI BANK
3660 WILSHIRE BLVD, PH-A
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

This lender provides SBA business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/30/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$230,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $230,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $172,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Hanmi Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Hanmi 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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