Local Business Gets a California Small Business Loan

Searching for a California business loan? This California entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a California bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This small business, based in Elk Grove, 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 Farmers & Merchants Bank - Cent.. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MOTOR VEHICLE SUPPLIES AND NEW PARTS
ELK GROVE, CA 95624

SBA Loan Lender

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK - CENT.
8788 ELK GROVE BLVD
ELK GROVE, CA 95624

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5013 - Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts

Loan Approval Date

1/31/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$210,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $210,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $157,500.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for business? Maybe you need money to buy a business? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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