Raising Money for Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Looking for bank loans for beer, wine, and liquor stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $150,000 beer, wine, and liquor stores loan was issued by a Massachusetts bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Chicopee, Massachusetts was able to borrow $150,000 from Hampden Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $127,500 of this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIQUOR STORES
CHICOPEE, MA 01020

SBA Loan Lender

HAMPDEN BANK
19 HARRISON AVE
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5921 - Liquor Stores

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/13/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Hampden Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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