First Chatham Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Exxon Franchise

Need money to buy an Exxon franchise? First Chatham Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy an Exxon franchise is doable. In 2007, First Chatham Bank issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Washington, District of Columbia. Because Exxon was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this District of Columbia small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

NY AVE EXXON
WASHINGTON, DC 20002

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST CHATHAM BANK
111 BARNARD ST
SAVANNAH, GA 31401

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

12/31/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy an Exxon franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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 First Chatham Bank 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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