SBA Loan from Center Bank Helps Convenience Stores Company

Center Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Washington entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Center Bank, out of Los Angeles, California. The loan was granted and they received $530,000 to help grow their Gig Harbor, Washington business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
GIG HARBOR, WA 98329

SBA Loan Lender

CENTER BANK
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 700
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/2/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$530,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $530,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $397,500.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Center Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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