Getting an SBA Loan for Convenience Stores

Looking for business loans for convenience stores? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $130,000 convenience stores loan was issued by an Oklahoma bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in El Reno, Oklahoma, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Midfirst Bank, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
EL RENO, OK 73036

SBA Loan Lender

MIDFIRST BANK
501 NW GRAND BLVD
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/25/2002

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. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Midfirst Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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