Growing Company Gets a California Business Loan

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

This small business, based in Bakersfield, California, 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 Bank Of The Sierra. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY AND RELATED PRODUCTS WHOLESALERS
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE SIERRA
86 N MAIN ST
PORTERVILLE, CA 93257

This lender issued this SBA loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started 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

422490 - Grocery and Related Products Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

9/27/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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