SBA Loan from Commonwealth Business Bank Helps Gasoline Stations With Convenience Stores Company

Commonwealth Business Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Ridgecrest, California was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Commonwealth Business Bank, operating out of Los Angeles, California. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
RIDGECREST, CA 93555

SBA Loan Lender

COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS BANK
5055 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 100
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036

This lender provides SBA business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/24/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$710,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $710,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $532,500.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 3 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.

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