Business Loan from Community Bank Given to Grocery Stores Company

Community Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a New York entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Horseheads, New York was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Community Bank, operating out of Elmira, New York. Here are the details on this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
HORSEHEADS, NY 14845

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY BANK
300 W WATER ST
ELMIRA, NY 14901

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

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/22/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$3,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $3,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $2,550.

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 only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $3,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

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