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 $300,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2005.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Squaw Valley, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Mission Community Bank, based in San Luis Obispo, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
SQUAW VALLEY, CA 93675

SBA Loan Lender

MISSION COMMUNITY BANK
581 HIGUERA ST
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

This lender provides SBA small business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/6/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $225,000.

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 2 existing jobs.

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

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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