Avondale, Arizona Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

This small business, based in Avondale, Arizona, 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 Sterling Savings Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Arizona small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CHILD DAY CARE SERVICES
AVONDALE, AZ 85323

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING SAVINGS BANK
801 FOURTH ST
SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

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

624410 - Child Day Care Services

Loan Approval Date

1/18/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$644,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $644,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $483,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 56 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 56 existing jobs.

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

If you are wondering how to raise money for a company in Avondale AZ, you ought to talk with a local Avondale SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Avondale businesses.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Sterling Savings Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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