Raising Money for Convenience Stores

With these business loans for convenience stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This convenience stores loan for $125,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2007.

Getting a small business loan in Santa Barbara, California was important 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: CONVENIENCE STORES
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

SBA Loan Lender

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

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/10/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $93,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

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

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Commonwealth Business 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.

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