Raising Money for Convenience Stores

With these bank loans for convenience stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This convenience stores loan for $10,000 was given to a West Virginia entrepreneur in 2003.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Huntington, West Virginia, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was The Huntington National Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
HUNTINGTON, WV 25701

SBA Loan Lender

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
7 EASTON OVAL
COLUMBUS, OH 43219

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/12/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and 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.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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