How to Get a Loan for Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Looking for business loans for beer, wine, and liquor stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $135,000 beer, wine, and liquor stores loan was issued by a Pennsylvania bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Colmar, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $135,000 from Sovereign Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $114,750 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIQUOR STORES
COLMAR, PA 18915

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
3 TERRY DR
NEWTOWN, PA 18940

This lender issued this particular SBA loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5921 - Liquor Stores

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/22/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$135,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $135,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $114,750.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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