Business Loan from Commerce Bank Given to Full-Service Restaurants Company

An SBA loan from Commerce Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a New York, New York business owner got a $1,300,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in New York, New York was able to borrow $1,300,000 from Commerce Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $975,000 of this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
NEW YORK, NY 10011

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

7/5/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $975,000.

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 generate 3 new jobs and retain 14 existing jobs.

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

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 other ways to get money to start a business, 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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