Bank Of America Gives Small Business Loan to Convenience Stores Company

Rhode IslandSmall business loans are available to Rhode Island small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Rhode Island bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Providence, Rhode Island, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Bank Of America. We've got the inside scoop on this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
111 WESTMINSTER ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This lender processed this loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

2/28/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, 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:

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