Borrowing Money for Convenience Stores

Looking for loans for convenience stores? The SBA may be the answer. This $100,000 convenience stores loan was issued by a Pennsylvania bank.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was National City Bank, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
PITTSBURGH, PA 15223

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
20 STANWIX ST, NATIONAL CITY
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program requires 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

5/24/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like National City Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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