Financing for Caterers

With these commercial loans for caterers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This caterers loan for $200,000 was given to an Ohio entrepreneur in 2006.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Columbus, Ohio, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was National City Bank, based in Cleveland, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CATERERS
COLUMBUS, OH 43204

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
1900 E 9TH ST
CLEVELAND, OH 44114

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722320 - Caterers

Loan Approval Date

1/23/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

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 26 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 26 existing jobs.

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

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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