Borrowing Money for Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Looking for small business loans for supermarkets and grocery stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $890,000 supermarkets and grocery stores loan was issued by a California bank.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Oakland, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was United Commercial Bank, based in San Francisco, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
OAKLAND, CA 94601

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK
555 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

This lender provides SBA loan for small businesses as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/23/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$890,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $890,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $667,500.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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 United Commercial 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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