Bakersfield, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from San Joaquin Bank

San Joaquin Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Bakersfield, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was San Joaquin Bank, based in Bakersfield, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CROP PREPARATION SERVICE FOR MARKET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313

SBA Loan Lender

SAN JOAQUIN BANK
1301 17TH ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

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.

SIC Code

0723 - Crop Preparation Service for Market

Loan Approval Date

3/16/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$153,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $153,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $114,750.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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