SBA Loan from Wilshire State Bank Helps Convenience Stores Company

Wilshire State Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Texas entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Wilshire State Bank, out of Los Angeles, California. The loan was granted and they received $502,000 to help grow their Garland, Texas business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
GARLAND, TX 75040

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/9/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$502,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $502,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $376,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $502,000 loan. Remember, fight for what you want, and it will be yours!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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