Local Business Gets a California Bank Loan

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

By giving the right information to Ridgestone Bank, this Bakersfield, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FARM SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

SBA Loan Lender

RIDGESTONE BANK
13925 W NORTH AVE
BROOKFIELD, WI 53005

This lender issued this loan for a small business under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

424910 - Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

11/28/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,125,000.

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 55 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 55 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Ridgestone Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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