How to Get a Loan for Convenience Stores

With these business loans for convenience stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This convenience stores loan for $150,000 was given to a Hawaii entrepreneur in 2004.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with First Hawaiian Bank, out of Honolulu, Hawaii. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Honolulu, Hawaii business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
HONOLULU, HI 96815

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK
999 BISHOP ST, 29TH FL
HONOLULU, HI 96813

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.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/14/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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

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