Loans for Drinking Places

With these loans for drinking places, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This drinking places loan for $310,000 was given to a Michigan entrepreneur in 2002.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Portage Commerce Bank, based in Portage, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRINKING PLACES
KALAMAZOO, MI 49001

SBA Loan Lender

PORTAGE COMMERCE BANK
800 E MILHAM
PORTAGE, MI 49002

This lender issued this bank loan under the SBA's 7A loan, 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.

NAICS Code

722410 - Drinking Places

Loan Approval Date

5/30/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$310,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $310,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $232,500.

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 14 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.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you are raising money for operating expenses? Maybe you need money to buy a business? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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