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 $5,000 was given to a Rhode Island entrepreneur in 2003.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Warwick (rr Name Apponaug), Rhode Island was able to borrow $5,000 from Rbs Citizens. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $2,500 of this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CATERERS
WARWICK (RR NAME APPONAUG), RI 02886

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This SBA bank loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

722320 - Caterers

Loan Approval Date

10/15/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $2,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 50 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 50 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 Rbs Citizens 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!

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