California Business Loan Issued to Gasoline Service Stations Company

Business loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California business loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Hanford, California was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Comerica Bank. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
HANFORD, CA 93230

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/1/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$337,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $337,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $252,750.

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 10 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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