Covington, Oklahoma Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Oklahoma State Bank

Oklahoma State Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Oklahoma entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Oklahoma State Bank, out of Guthrie, Oklahoma. The loan was granted and they received $650,000 to help grow their Covington, Oklahoma business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
COVINGTON, OK 73730

SBA Loan Lender

OKLAHOMA STATE BANK
2610 S DIVISION AVE
GUTHRIE, OK 73044

This lender issued this loan for a small business under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/16/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$650,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $650,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $487,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Oklahoma State 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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