Aptos, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Fleet Feet Franchise

Need money to buy a Fleet Feet franchise? Coast Comm. Bank A Division - has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Aptos, California needed money to invest in a Fleet Feet franchise back in 2000. Coast Comm. Bank A Division - issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

FLEET FEET SPORTS
APTOS, CA 95003

SBA Loan Lender

COAST COMM. BANK A DIVISION -
75 RIVER ST
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

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

5661 - Shoe Stores

NAICS Code

448210 - Shoe Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/28/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$216,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $216,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $162,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Fleet Feet franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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:

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