Financing for Tobacco Stores

Looking for loans for tobacco stores? Try the SBA. This $150,000 tobacco stores loan was issued by an Ohio bank.

This company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with First Place Bank, out of Warren, Ohio. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Akron, Ohio business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOBACCO STORES
AKRON, OH 44320

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST PLACE BANK
185 E MARKET ST
WARREN, OH 44481

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide SBA loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453991 - Tobacco Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/17/2006

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. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Place Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Place Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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