Borrowing Money for Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Looking for loans for beer, wine, and liquor stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $68,000 beer, wine, and liquor stores loan was issued by a Michigan bank.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Port Huron, Michigan, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Citizens First Savings Bank, based in Port Huron, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
PORT HURON, MI 48060

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS FIRST SAVINGS BANK
525 WATER ST
PORT HURON, MI 48060

This SBA loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/24/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$68,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $68,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $34,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

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.

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 Citizens First Savings 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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