San Jose, California Bank Gives SBA Loan to Used Car Dealers Company

A San Jose, California business loan can be yours. Learn how a business got a $479,000 business loan from this California bank.

This loan to an entrepreneur is a good example of an SBA loan. Bridge Bank made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other California entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED CAR DEALERS
FAIR OAKS, CA 95628

SBA Loan Lender

BRIDGE BANK
55 ALMADEN BLVD
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

441120 - Used Car Dealers

Loan Approval Date

1/30/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$479,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $479,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $359,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 15 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

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 Bridge 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:

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