Raising Money for Caterers

With these business loans for caterers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This caterers loan for $153,000 was given to an Indiana entrepreneur in 2002.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Forum Cu, based in Fishers, Indiana.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227

SBA Loan Lender

FORUM CU
11580 USA PKWY
FISHERS, IN 46038

This lender issued this SBA business loan under the 7A SBA 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.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722320 - Caterers

Loan Approval Date

5/9/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$153,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $153,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $114,750.

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 25 employees. This SBA loan request 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?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Forum Cu that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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