SBA Loan from Center Bank Helps Convenience Stores Company

An SBA loan from Center Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Washington, District of Columbia business owner got a $105,000 loan.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Center Bank, out of Los Angeles, California. The loan was granted and they received $105,000 to help grow their Washington, District of Columbia business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
WASHINGTON, DC 20020

SBA Loan Lender

CENTER BANK
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 700
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/5/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$105,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $105,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $89,250.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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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