Business Loan Center, LLC Gives SBA Loan to Gasoline Stations With Convenience Stores Company

Would an Indiana bank loan help help your firm avoid a serious cash crunch? If so, you may want to talk with this Virginia bank, which offers SBA loans to Indiana entrepreneurs.

This company, based in Merrillville, Indiana, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Business Loan Center, LLC. We've got the inside scoop on this Indiana small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

SBA Loan Lender

BUSINESS LOAN CENTER, LLC
3900 WESTERRE PARKWAY, SUITE
RICHMOND, VA 23233

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

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/17/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $999,990.

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 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

If you need money to start a small business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Business Loan Center, LLC had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Business Loan Center, LLC 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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