Bakersfield, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank Of America

Bank Of America and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

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 2002. The lending bank was Bank Of America, based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPISTS, AND AUDIOLOGISTS
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

The lender provided this SBA loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

621340 - Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

Loan Approval Date

2/25/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,750.

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 23 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 23 existing jobs.

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

If you are working on finding money to start a 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Bank Of America had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Of America made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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