Company Gets a New Jersey SBA Loan
SBA loans in New Jersey are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one New Jersey SBA loan, provided by a New Jersey bank, that was approved by the SBA.
By giving the right information to Unity Bank, this Roebling, New Jersey business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
ROEBLING, NJ 08554
SBA Loan Lender
UNITY BANK
64 OLD HWY 22
CLINTON, NJ 08809
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
445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
Loan Approval Date
10/23/2002
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$900,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $900,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $675,000.
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 27 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 27 existing jobs.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.
The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Unity Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.
About This SBA Loan Information:
All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.
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