SBA Loan from Community Bank & Trust Helps Gasoline Service Stations Company

Community Bank & Trust 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 Wisconsin entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin was able to borrow $488,000 from Community Bank & Trust. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $366,000 of this Wisconsin small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
FOND DU LAC, WI 54935

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY BANK & TRUST
604 N EIGHTH ST
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53081

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/14/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$488,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $488,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $366,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Community Bank & Trust had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Community Bank & Trust made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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