Cupertino, California Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

This business, based in Cupertino, 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 Bank Of America. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOME FURNISHINGS STORES
CUPERTINO, CA 95014

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

442299 - Home Furnishings Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/19/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$98,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $98,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $49,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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