How to Get a Loan for Convenience Stores

Looking for business loans for convenience stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $32,500 convenience stores loan was issued by an Ohio bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Columbus, Ohio was able to borrow $32,500 from The Huntington National Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $16,250 of this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
COLUMBUS, OH 43207

SBA Loan Lender

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
7 EASTON OVAL
COLUMBUS, OH 43219

The lender provided this 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

5/18/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$32,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $32,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $16,250.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from The Huntington National 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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