Loans for Tobacco Stores

With these loans for tobacco stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This tobacco stores loan for $50,000 was given to a Rhode Island entrepreneur in 2003.

Getting a small business loan in Providence, Rhode Island was important for this growing firm back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Bank Rhode Island, operating out of Providence, Rhode Island. Here are the details on this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOBACCO STORES
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908

SBA Loan Lender

BANK RHODE ISLAND
ONE TURKS HEAD PLACE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

453991 - Tobacco Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/19/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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