Raising Money for Convenience Stores

Looking for business loans for convenience stores? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $5,000 convenience stores loan was issued by a North Carolina bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Sarasota, Florida was able to borrow $5,000 from Bank Of America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $2,500 of this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
SARASOTA, FL 34232

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This lender processed this loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/15/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $2,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

If you need money to start business in Sarasota FL, you ought to talk with a local Sarasota SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Sarasota businesses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Bank Of America that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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