How to Get a Loan for Limited-Service Restaurants

Looking for business loans for limited-service restaurants? The SBA may be the answer. This $201,000 limited-service restaurants loan was issued by a New Mexico bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Farmington, New Mexico, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was First Community Bank, based in Taos, New Mexico.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
FARMINGTON, NM 87401

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
120 W PLAZA
TAOS, NM 87571

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

7/31/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$201,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $201,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

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.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from First Community Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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