How to Get a Loan for Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

With these SBA loans for supermarkets and grocery stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This supermarkets and grocery stores loan for $36,000 was given to a New York entrepreneur in 2003.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in New York, New York was able to borrow $36,000 from Bank Of America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $18,000 of this New York small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
NEW YORK, NY 10003

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

The lender provided this debt financing through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/20/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$36,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $36,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $18,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

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.

This SBA loan was for $36,000. How would you spend $36,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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