Chicago, IL Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Pepe's Tacos Franchise

Need money to invest in a Pepe's Tacos franchise? Banco Popular North America has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Pepe's Tacos franchise loans are available to Chicago, Illinois entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs in other locations throughout the country. In fact, Banco Popular North America, based in New York City, New York, issued an SBA franchise loan for a Pepe's Tacos franchise in 2007. We've got all the details on this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

EDGAR'S MEXICAN FOODS INC
CHICAGO, IL 60639

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

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

3/5/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$7,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $7,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $3,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Pepe's Tacos franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 Banco Popular North America 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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