California Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Subway Sandwich Shop Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise? First Community Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in San Jose, California needed money to invest in a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise back in 2005. First Community Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

SUBWAY SANDWICHES & SALADS
SAN JOSE, CA 95123

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
438 FIRST ST
SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

This lender issued this commercial loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/13/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Subway Sandwich Shop franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 17 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

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