Houston, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Citgo Service Station Franchise
Need money to invest in a Citgo Service Station franchise? Metrobank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.
An entrepreneur in Houston, Texas needed money to invest in a Citgo Service Station franchise back in 2000. Metrobank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COLLINS FOOD STOP
HOUSTON, TX 77071
SBA Loan Lender
METROBANK
9600 BELLAIRE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77036
This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued as a general business loan.
SIC Code
5541 - Gasoline Service Stations
Loan Approval Date
9/29/2000
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$554,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $554,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $415,500.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Citgo Service Station franchise. At the time of the loan, the company
had 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
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.
Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $554,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?
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