How to Get a Loan for Convenience Stores

Looking for SBA loans for convenience stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $785,000 convenience stores loan was issued by a Georgia bank.

Getting a small business loan in Charlotte, North Carolina was important for this small business back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Suntrust Bank, operating out of Atlanta, Georgia. Here are the details on this North Carolina small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
CHARLOTTE, NC 28213

SBA Loan Lender

SUNTRUST BANK
25 PARK PLACE NE
ATLANTA, GA 30303

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/28/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$785,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $785,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $588,750.

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 8 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

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