SBA Loan from Fifth Third Bank Helps Gasoline Stations With Convenience Stores Company

Fifth Third Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Michigan entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Ann Arbor, Michigan was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Fifth Third Bank, operating out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here are the details on this Michigan small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
ANN ARBOR, MI 48108

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
111 LYON ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

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

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/19/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$950,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $950,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $712,500.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the borrowed money would help create 4 new jobs.

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.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you are raising money for operating expenses? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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