Where to Get Capital for Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

With these SBA loans for gasoline stations with convenience stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gasoline stations with convenience stores loan for $205,400 was given to a Washington entrepreneur in 2004.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Olympia, Washington, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was City Bank, based in Lynnwood, Washington.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
OLYMPIA, WA 98513

SBA Loan Lender

CITY BANK
14807 HWY 99
LYNNWOOD, WA 98087

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

9/9/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$205,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $205,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $154,050.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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.

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.

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