Financing for Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

With these commercial loans for cafeterias, grill buffets, and buffets, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This cafeterias, grill buffets, and buffets loan for $10,000 was given to a Massachusetts entrepreneur in 2003.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Northampton, Massachusetts, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Florence Savings Bank, based in Florence, Massachusetts.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAFETERIAS, GRILL BUFFETS, AND BUFFETS
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060

SBA Loan Lender

FLORENCE SAVINGS BANK
85 MAIN ST
FLORENCE, MA 01062

The lender provided this loan 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

722212 - Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

Loan Approval Date

6/12/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

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 20 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Florence Savings Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Florence Savings Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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