Raising Money for Drinking Places

Looking for business loans for drinking places? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $815,000 drinking places loan was issued by a Michigan bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Portage, Michigan was able to borrow $815,000 from Portage Commerce Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $611,250 of this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRINKING PLACES
PORTAGE, MI 49002

SBA Loan Lender

PORTAGE COMMERCE BANK
800 E MILHAM
PORTAGE, MI 49002

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722410 - Drinking Places

Loan Approval Date

3/29/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$815,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $815,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $611,250.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 28 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, 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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