Raising Money for Caterers

With these business loans for caterers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This caterers loan for $572,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2008.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Venice, California was able to borrow $572,000 from Cathay Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $429,000 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CATERERS
VENICE, CA 90291

SBA Loan Lender

CATHAY BANK
777 N BROADWAY
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

This lender provides SBA guaranteed business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722320 - Caterers

Loan Approval Date

1/23/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$572,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $572,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $429,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 9 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 9 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, 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.

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