Where to Get Capital for Full-Service Restaurants

Looking for SBA loans for full-service restaurants? The SBA may be the answer. This $120,000 full-service restaurants loan was issued by an Iowa bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2008. They applied for an SBA loan with Iowa State Bank, out of Des Moines, Iowa. The loan was granted and they received $120,000 to help grow their Urbandale, Iowa business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
URBANDALE, IA 50322

SBA Loan Lender

IOWA STATE BANK
627 E LOCUST ST
DES MOINES, IA 50309

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

1/11/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $60,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Iowa State Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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