Commercial Loans for Convenience Stores

Looking for commercial loans for convenience stores? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $400,000 convenience stores loan was issued by a California bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Valley Community Bank, out of Pleasanton, California. The loan was granted and they received $400,000 to help grow their San Francisco, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110

SBA Loan Lender

VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
465 MAIN ST
PLEASANTON, CA 94566

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

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/8/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$400,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $400,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $300,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Valley Community Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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