Business Loans for Specialty Food Stores

With these business loans for specialty food stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This specialty food stores loan for $223,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2001.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Martinez, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Comerica Bank, based in Dallas, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
MARTINEZ, CA 94553

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/11/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$223,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $223,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $167,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Comerica Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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