Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores Small Business Loans

With these small business loans for beer, wine, and liquor stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This beer, wine, and liquor stores loan for $536,000 was given to a Connecticut entrepreneur in 2006.

This company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Meriden, Connecticut, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Banco Popular North America, based in Rosemont, Illinois.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
MERIDEN, CT 06450

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
9600 W BRYN MAWR
ROSEMONT, IL 60018

When it made this small business loan, this bank participated in the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP). This program is designed to ensure fast service on loan applications received from lenders who have a successful SBA lending track record and a thorough understanding of SBA policies and procedures. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the application and, in return, SBA promises a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/21/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$536,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $536,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $402,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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