SBA Loan from The Citizens Banking Company Helps Convenience Stores Company

The Citizens Banking Company is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Ohio entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Columbus, Ohio, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was The Citizens Banking Company, based in Dublin, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
COLUMBUS, OH 43201

SBA Loan Lender

THE CITIZENS BANKING COMPANY
6400 PERIMETER DR
DUBLIN, OH 43016

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/25/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$130,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $130,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $110,500.

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 3 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $130,000 loan. Remember, you control your own destiny.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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