Where to Get Capital for Convenience Stores

With these small business loans for convenience stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This convenience stores loan for $25,000 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2007.

Getting a small business loan in La Porte, Texas was important for this growing firm back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Jpmorgan Chase Bank, operating out of Houston, Texas. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
LA PORTE, TX 77571

SBA Loan Lender

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
811 RUSK ST., 16TH FL
HOUSTON, TX 77002

The lender provided this SBA bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

2/13/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 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

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Jpmorgan Chase Bank 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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