Raising Money for Limited-Service Restaurants

With these bank loans for limited-service restaurants, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This limited-service restaurants loan for $250,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2003.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Visalia, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Wells Fargo Bank, based in San Jose, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
VISALIA, CA 93277

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

The lender provided this small business 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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

3/4/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $125,000.

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 25 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 12 new jobs and retain 12 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.

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