SBA Loan from First Niagara Bank Helps Full-Service Restaurants Company

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

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Buffalo, New York was able to borrow $75,000 from First Niagara Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $37,500 of this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
BUFFALO, NY 14221

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NIAGARA BANK
6950 S TRANSIT RD
LOCKPORT, NY 14094

The lender provided this bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/19/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $37,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 27 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 27 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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