How to Get a Loan for Specialty Food Stores

With these SBA loans for specialty food stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This specialty food stores loan for $350,000 was given to a Michigan entrepreneur in 2007.

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

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
CANTON, MI 48187

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BANK
328 S SAGINAW ST
FLINT, MI 48502

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/8/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$350,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $262,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 11 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 11 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.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Citizens Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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