Raising Money for Tobacco Stores

With these business loans for tobacco stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This tobacco stores loan for $35,000 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2005.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Rbs Citizens, out of Providence, Rhode Island. The loan was granted and they received $35,000 to help grow their Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOBACCO STORES
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

The lender provided this commercial 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

453991 - Tobacco Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/12/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

Related Links:

Accountant's Role in Securing Financing

Best Banks in Providence, Rhode Island

Getting a Business Loan in Rhode Island