Small Business Loans for Full-Service Restaurants

Looking for small business loans for full-service restaurants? The SBA may be the answer. This $56,000 full-service restaurants loan was issued by a Pennsylvania bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Wernersville, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $56,000 from Commerce Bank/harrisburg Natl. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $47,600 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
Wernersville, PA 19565

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK/HARRISBURG NATL
1249 MARKET ST
LEMOYNE, PA 17043

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

7/6/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$56,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $56,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $47,600.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had no employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

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 Commerce Bank/harrisburg Natl 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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