Sovereign Bank SBA Loan to Gasoline Service Stations Company

Sovereign Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Massachusetts entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Sovereign Bank, out of Boston, Massachusetts. The loan was granted and they received $464,000 to help grow their South Attleboro, Massachusetts business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
SOUTH ATTLEBORO, MA 02703

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
75 STATE ST
BOSTON, MA 02109

This commercial loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/27/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$464,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $464,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $348,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $464,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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