Firm Gets a California SBA Loan

Small business loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Arcata, California was a top priority for this small company back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Umpqua Bank. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALIZED LOCAL FREIGHT TRUCKING
ARCATA, CA 95521

SBA Loan Lender

UMPQUA BANK
1050 PLEASANT GROVE, STE 110
ROSEVILLE, CA 95678

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

484220 - Specialized Local Freight Trucking

Loan Approval Date

9/17/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$124,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $124,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,080.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 41 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 41 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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 $124,800 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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