Where to Get Capital for Caterers

Looking for small business loans for caterers? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $107,500 caterers loan was issued by an Illinois bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Wheeling, Illinois was able to borrow $107,500 from Shorebank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $91,375 of this Illinois small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CATERERS
WHEELING, IL 60090

SBA Loan Lender

SHOREBANK
219 S MANNHEIM RD
BELLWOOD, IL 60104

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722320 - Caterers

Loan Approval Date

6/15/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$107,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $107,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $91,375.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $107,500 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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