Raising Money for Caterers

Looking for bank loans for caterers? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $25,000 caterers loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Of America, out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The loan was granted and they received $25,000 to help grow their Woodbridge, Virginia business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CATERERS
WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

8/7/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 16 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 16 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small 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 $25,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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