Small Business Loans for Gasoline Stations

With these small business loans for gasoline stations, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gasoline stations loan for $150,000 was given to a Michigan entrepreneur in 2003.

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

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
BELLEVILLE, MI 48111

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender issued this particular small business loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

NAICS Code

447190 - Gasoline Stations

Loan Approval Date

9/18/2003

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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. Fifth Third Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Fifth Third 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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