Bank Of The Commonwealth SBA Loan to Full-Service Restaurants Company

Bank Of The Commonwealth is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Virginia entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Chesapeake, Virginia was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2006 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Bank Of The Commonwealth, operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Here are the details on this Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE COMMONWEALTH
403 BOUSH ST
NORFOLK, VA 23510

The lender provided this SBA 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

12/1/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$72,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $72,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $36,250.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 5 existing 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.

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

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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