Getting an SBA Loan for Specialty Food Stores

Looking for commercial loans for specialty food stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $35,000 specialty food stores loan was issued by a California bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Glendale, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Innovative Bank, based in Oakland, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
GLENDALE, CA 91206

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide SBA bank loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/5/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $29,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Glendale or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

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