Financing for Baked Goods Stores

With these commercial loans for baked goods stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This baked goods stores loan for $10,000 was given to an Illinois entrepreneur in 2007.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Chicago, Illinois, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Innovative Bank, based in Oakland, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BAKED GOODS STORES
CHICAGO, IL 60649

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this commercial loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445291 - Baked Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/4/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Innovative Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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