Getting an SBA Loan for Pharmacies and Drug Stores

Looking for commercial loans for pharmacies and drug stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $695,300 pharmacies and drug stores loan was issued by a New York bank.

Getting a small business loan in Malibu, California was important for this business back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Banco Popular North America, operating out of New York City, New York. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHARMACIES AND DRUG STORES
MALIBU, CA 90265

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

446110 - Pharmacies and Drug Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/10/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$695,300

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $695,300 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $521,475.

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 14 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 14 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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