Brooklyn, NY Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Amazon Cafe Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in an Amazon Cafe franchise? Valley National Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy an Amazon Cafe franchise is doable. In 2006, Valley National Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Brooklyn, New York. Because Amazon Cafe was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this New York small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

AMAZON CAFE
BROOKLYN, NY 11211

SBA Loan Lender

VALLEY NATIONAL BANK
1334 RTE 22 EAST
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060

This lender provides SBA business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/4/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$241,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $241,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $180,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy an Amazon Cafe franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Brooklyn or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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