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Loan to Buy Arco gas Station Franchise Issued By Compass Bank

Need money to buy an Arco gas Station franchise? Compass Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy an Arco gas Station franchise? If so, here's a 2000 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Compass Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Mesa, Arizona.

SBA Loan Borrower

ARCO AM/PM
MESA, AZ 85210

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

Loan Approval Date

2/29/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,565,900

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,565,900 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $749,909.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy an Arco gas Station franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the funding would help generate 15 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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.

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