SBA Loan from Independence Bank Helps Gasoline Stations With Convenience Stores Company

Independence Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Connecticut entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Independence Bank, out of East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The loan was granted and they received $610,000 to help grow their Bridgeport, Connecticut business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06610

SBA Loan Lender

INDEPENDENCE BANK
1370 S COUNTY TRL
EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide SBA business loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/5/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$610,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $610,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $457,500.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Independence Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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