SBA Loan from City Bank Helps Gasoline Service Stations Company

City Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Texas entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Lubbock, Texas, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was City Bank, based in Lubbock, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
LUBBOCK, TX 79405

SBA Loan Lender

CITY BANK
5219 CITY BANK PKWY
LUBBOCK, TX 79407

This lender issued this debt financing under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/25/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$142,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $142,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $120,700.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. City Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, City Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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