SBA Loan from Cit Small Business Lending Corp Helps Limited-Service Restaurants Company

Cit Small Business Lending Corp is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one New Jersey entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Westfield, New Jersey, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Cit Small Business Lending Corp, based in Livingston, New Jersey.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
WESTFIELD, NJ 07090

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/13/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$198,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $198,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $148,500.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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