Where to Get Capital for Caterers

Looking for small business loans for caterers? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $47,000 caterers loan was issued by an Illinois bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Chatham, Illinois was able to borrow $47,000 from Illinois National Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $23,500 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CATERERS
CHATHAM, IL 62629

SBA Loan Lender

ILLINOIS NATIONAL BANK
322 E CAPITOL AVE
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701

The lender provided this business 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

722320 - Caterers

Loan Approval Date

7/24/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$47,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $47,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $23,500.

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 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 6 existing jobs.

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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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