Raising Money for Graphic Design Services

Looking for business loans for graphic design services? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $420,000 graphic design services loan was issued by a California bank.

Getting a small business loan in Berkeley, California was important for this small business back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Valley Community Bank, operating out of Pleasanton, California. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMMERCIAL ART AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
BERKELEY, CA 94704

SBA Loan Lender

VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
465 MAIN ST
PLEASANTON, CA 94566

At the time this loan was granted, this bank was part of the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP). This program aims to provide expeditious service on loan applications received from lenders who have a successful SBA lending track record and a thorough understanding of SBA policies and procedures. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the application and, in return, SBA promises a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7336 - Commercial Art and Graphic Design

NAICS Code

541430 - Graphic Design Services

Loan Approval Date

10/24/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$420,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $420,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $315,000.

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 3 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Valley Community Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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