Borrowing Money for Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

With these small business 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 $1,360,000 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2005.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Southlake, Texas was able to borrow $1,360,000 from Wilshire State Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $1,020,000 of this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/26/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,360,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,360,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,020,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for 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?

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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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