Financing for Convenience Stores

With these commercial loans for convenience stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This convenience stores loan for $25,000 was given to a Massachusetts entrepreneur in 2005.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Century Bank And Trust Company, based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
WALTHAM, MA 02453

SBA Loan Lender

CENTURY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
102 FELLSWAY WEST
SOMERVILLE, MA 02145

The lender provided this SBA loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/26/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Century Bank And Trust Company and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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