Where to Get Capital for Specialty Food Stores

Looking for small business loans for specialty food stores? Try the SBA. This $250,000 specialty food stores loan was issued by a California bank.

This company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in San Mateo, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Greater Bay Bank, based in Palo Alto, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
SAN MATEO, CA 94401

SBA Loan Lender

GREATER BAY BANK
420 COWPER ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/2/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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