Belmont, California Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Small business loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc., this Belmont, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant 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: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
BELMONT, CA 94002

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA SBA LENDING, INC.
1620 E. ROSEVILLE PKWY, STE 1
ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

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

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/30/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$430,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $430,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $322,500.

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 SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $430,000 loan. Remember, you control your own destiny.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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