Company Gets a California Business Loan

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

This company, based in Burlingame, 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 Greater Bay Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COURIERS AND EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICES
BURLINGAME, CA 94010

SBA Loan Lender

GREATER BAY BANK
420 COWPER ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301

This lender provides SBA commercial loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

492110 - Couriers and Express Delivery Services

Loan Approval Date

2/23/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$217,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $217,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $162,750.

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 20 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are wondering how to raise money for a company in Burlingame CA, you ought to talk with a local Burlingame SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Burlingame businesses.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Greater Bay Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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