Loans for Gasoline Stations

With these loans for gasoline stations, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This gasoline stations loan for $323,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2000.

This company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with California Bank & Trust, out of Sacramento, California. The loan was granted and they received $323,000 to help grow their Taft, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
TAFT, CA 93268

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

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.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

NAICS Code

447190 - Gasoline Stations

Loan Approval Date

3/13/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$323,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $323,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $242,250.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

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

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. California Bank & Trust had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, California Bank & Trust made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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