Raising Money for Convenience Stores

Looking for bank loans for convenience stores? Try the SBA. This $25,000 convenience stores loan was issued by a Pennsylvania bank.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Pnc Bank, National Association, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
PITTSBURGH, PA 15228

SBA Loan Lender

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
8800 TINICUM BLVD, 1ST FL, MA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

9/13/2006

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 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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

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 Pnc Bank, National Association 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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