Getting an SBA Loan for Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Looking for business loans for beer, wine, and liquor stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $850,000 beer, wine, and liquor stores loan was issued by a California bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Costa Mesa, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Uniti Bank, based in Buena Park, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
COSTA MESA, CA 92627

SBA Loan Lender

UNITI BANK
6301 BEACH BLVD, STE 100
BUENA PARK, CA 90621

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/22/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$850,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $850,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $637,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are working on finding money to start a business in Costa Mesa CA, you ought to talk with a local Costa Mesa SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Costa Mesa businesses.

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 Uniti 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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