How to Get a Loan for Limited-Service Restaurants

Looking for business loans for limited-service restaurants? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $116,000 limited-service restaurants loan was issued by a California bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Long Beach, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Hanmi Bank, based in Los Angeles, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
LONG BEACH, CA 90805

SBA Loan Lender

HANMI BANK
3660 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 103
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

11/4/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$116,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $116,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $98,600.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

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

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Hanmi Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Hanmi Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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