Financing for Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

With these commercial loans for beer, wine, and liquor stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This beer, wine, and liquor stores loan for $135,000 was given to a Massachusetts entrepreneur in 2005.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Greenfield, Massachusetts, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Greenfield Co-Operative Bank, based in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
GREENFIELD, MA 01301

SBA Loan Lender

GREENFIELD CO-OPERATIVE BANK
63 FEDERAL ST
GREENFIELD, MA 01301

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/25/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$135,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $135,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $114,750.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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