Financing for Convenience Stores

With these loans for convenience stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This convenience stores loan for $144,000 was given to a entrepreneur in 2003.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Las Piedras, was able to borrow $144,000 from Banco Popular De Puerto Rico. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $122,400 of this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
LAS PIEDRAS, PR 00791

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO
209 MUNOZ RIVERA AVE, POPULAR
SAN JUAN, PR 00918

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to minimize the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/11/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$144,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $144,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $122,400.

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. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Banco Popular De Puerto Rico are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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