Convenience Stores Loans

With these loans for convenience stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This convenience stores loan for $172,000 was given to a Maine entrepreneur in 2005.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Canton, Maine was able to borrow $172,000 from Franklin Savings Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $86,000 of this Maine small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
CANTON, ME 04221

SBA Loan Lender

FRANKLIN SAVINGS BANK
197 MAIN ST
FARMINGTON, ME 04938

The lender provided this commercial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/21/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$172,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $172,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $86,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 5 existing 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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Franklin Savings Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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