How to Get a Loan for Full-Service Restaurants

Looking for commercial loans for full-service restaurants? The SBA may be the answer. This $52,000 full-service restaurants loan was issued by a Maine bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Bangor, Maine, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Merrill Merchants Bank, based in Bangor, Maine.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
BANGOR, ME 04401

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL MERCHANTS BANK
201 MAIN ST
BANGOR, ME 04401

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/30/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$52,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $52,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $44,200.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 8 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the borrowed money would help generate 8 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Merrill Merchants Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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