Get an SBA Loan for Specialty Food Stores

Looking for small business loans for specialty food stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $50,000 specialty food stores loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Of America, out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The loan was granted and they received $50,000 to help grow their Fort Lauderdale, Florida business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This lender processed this SBA small business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/2/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, 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.

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