Fresno, California Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

CaliforniaBank loans are available to California firms through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Fresno, California by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2005. Banks like Pacific Western Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
FRESNO, CA 93727

SBA Loan Lender

PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
900 CANTERBURY PL
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/6/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$636,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $636,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $477,375.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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