Borrowing Money for Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

With these loans for gasoline stations with convenience stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gasoline stations with convenience stores loan for $700,000 was given to a Georgia entrepreneur in 2004.

This company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Security Bank Of North Metro, out of Woodstock, Georgia. The loan was granted and they received $700,000 to help grow their Smyrna, Georgia business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
SMYRNA, GA 30080

SBA Loan Lender

SECURITY BANK OF NORTH METRO
155 TOWNE LAKE PKWY
WOODSTOCK, GA 30188

This lender issued this loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/2/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$700,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $700,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $525,000.

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 only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $700,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

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