Specialty Food Stores Business Loans

Looking for business loans for specialty food stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $236,000 specialty food stores loan was issued by a Massachusetts bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Sovereign Bank, out of Abington, Massachusetts. The loan was granted and they received $236,000 to help grow their Rockland, Massachusetts business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
ROCKLAND, MA 02370

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
533 WASHINGTON ST
ABINGTON, MA 02351

The lender provided this small business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

4/30/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$236,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $236,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $118,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

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 Sovereign Bank 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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