Bridge Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Pipes Cafe Franchise

Need money to buy a Pipes Cafe franchise? Bridge Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Pipes Cafe franchise? If so, here's a 2004 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Bridge Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in San Clemente, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

PIPES CAFE
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672

SBA Loan Lender

BRIDGE BANK
55 ALMADEN BLVD
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

2/24/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Pipes Cafe franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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