Houston, TX Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Citgo Service Station Franchise

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

If you live near Houston, Texas and are interested in buying a Citgo Service Station franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2000 by Washington Mutual Bank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

DIAMOND FOOD
HOUSTON, TX 77093

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2273 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY, STE
HENDERSON, NV 89014

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.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

Loan Approval Date

7/10/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$183,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $183,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $137,625.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Houston or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

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