Comerica Bank Gives Bank Loan to Convenience Stores Company

Looking to get a California small business loan? This California entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by a Texas bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

Getting a small business loan in Bakersfield, California was a top priority for this small company back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Comerica Bank. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/13/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$472,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $472,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $354,375.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you want money for new small business in Bakersfield CA, you ought to talk with a local Bakersfield SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Bakersfield businesses.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

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