Borrowing Money for Specialty Food Stores

With these bank loans for specialty food stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This specialty food stores loan for $20,000 was given to an Illinois entrepreneur in 2007.

This small firm 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: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
CHICAGO, IL 60605

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this SBA loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began 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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/12/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you have been wondering how do i get money to start a business in Chicago IL, you ought to talk with a local Chicago SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Chicago businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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