Shorebank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Citgo Service Station Franchise

Borrowing money to purchase a Citgo Service Station franchise? Shorebank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Citgo Service Station franchise shouldn't be overly burdensome. In 2002, Shorebank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Downers Grove, Illinois. Because Citgo Service Station was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this Illinois small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

CITGO
DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

SBA Loan Lender

SHOREBANK
219 S MANNHEIM RD
BELLWOOD, IL 60104

This lender issued this particular SBA loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/3/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Citgo Service Station franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $150,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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