Fifth Third Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Sunoco Service Station Franchise

Need money to purchase a Sunoco Service Station franchise? Fifth Third Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near Garden City, Michigan and are interested in buying a Sunoco Service Station franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2003 by Fifth Third Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

FORD & INKSTER AUTO CENTER LLC
GARDEN CITY, MI 48135

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
111 LYON ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/21/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$700,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $700,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $525,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Sunoco Service Station franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $700,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

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