Borrowing Money for Gasoline Stations

With these bank loans for gasoline stations, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gasoline stations loan for $1,292,000 was given to a Florida entrepreneur in 2000.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Fort Lauderdale, Florida was able to borrow $1,292,000 from Merrill Lynch Bank Usa. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $749,999 of this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312

SBA Loan Lender

MERRILL LYNCH BANK USA
15 W SOUTH TEMPLE, STE 300
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84101

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

NAICS Code

447190 - Gasoline Stations

Loan Approval Date

1/27/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,292,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,292,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $749,999.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Merrill Lynch Bank Usa had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Merrill Lynch Bank Usa 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:

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