SBA Loans for Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Looking for SBA loans for supermarkets and grocery stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $690,000 supermarkets and grocery stores loan was issued by a California bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in San Leandro, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Pacific City Bank, based in Los Angeles, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
San Leandro, CA 94578

SBA Loan Lender

PACIFIC CITY BANK
3701 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 402
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

9/7/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$690,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $690,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $517,500.

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 7 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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

About This SBA Loan Information:

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