How to Get a Loan for Specialty Food Stores

Looking for business loans for specialty food stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $5,000 specialty food stores loan was issued by a Rhode Island bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Willowbrook, Illinois, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Rbs Citizens, based in Providence, Rhode Island.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This 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

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/15/2005

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 a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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 $5,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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