Entrepreneur Works With Oakland, California Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Thinking about meeting with an Oakland, California bank about a small business loan? Here's one Alabama business loan, issued by an Oakland bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Innovative Bank worked out well for our friends at one local firm in Birmingham, Alabama. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $10,000. Awesome!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CLOTHING ACCESSORIES STORES
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35222

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This debt financing was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448150 - Clothing Accessories Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/10/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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 $10,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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