Getting an SBA Loan for Full-Service Restaurants

Looking for commercial loans for full-service restaurants? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $125,000 full-service restaurants loan was issued by a Tennessee bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Gatlinburg, Tennessee was able to borrow $125,000 from Citizens National Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $106,250 of this Tennessee small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
GATLINBURG, TN 37738

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK
906 PKWY EAST
GATLINBURG, TN 37738

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

5/9/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 30 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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