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Center Bank Provides SBA Loan to Buy Union 76 Oil Franchise

Need money to buy an Union 76 Oil franchise? Center Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Seattle, Washington needed money to invest in an Union 76 Oil franchise back in 2003. Center Bank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

AURORA 76
SEATTLE, WA 98103

SBA Loan Lender

CENTER BANK
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 700
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

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/2/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy an Union 76 Oil franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

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

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $250,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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