Getting an SBA Loan for Convenience Stores

With these commercial loans for convenience stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This convenience stores loan for $210,000 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2003.

Getting a small business loan in Houston, Texas was important for this business back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Banco Popular North America, operating out of New York City, New York. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
HOUSTON, TX 77067

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

This lender issued this SBA loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/19/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$210,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $210,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $157,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Banco Popular North America so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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