Where to Get Capital for Convenience Stores

Looking for SBA loans for convenience stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $558,000 convenience stores loan was issued by a Georgia bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Fidelity Bank, based in Norcross, Georgia.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30344

SBA Loan Lender

FIDELITY BANK
3500 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD
NORCROSS, GA 30092

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.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/29/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$558,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $558,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $418,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Fidelity Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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