How to Get a Loan for Specialty Food Stores

Looking for SBA loans for specialty food stores? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $225,000 specialty food stores loan was issued by a New York bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Orlando, Florida was able to borrow $225,000 from Banco Popular North America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $168,750 of this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
ORLANDO, FL 32807

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/5/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$225,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $225,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $168,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

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

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Banco Popular North America had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Banco Popular North America 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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