How to Get a Loan for Caterers

Looking for commercial loans for caterers? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $265,000 caterers loan was issued by a Rhode Island bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Stamford, Connecticut was able to borrow $265,000 from Bank Of America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $198,750 of this Connecticut small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CATERERS
STAMFORD, CT 06901

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

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

722320 - Caterers

Loan Approval Date

1/23/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$265,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $265,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $198,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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