Local Business Gets a California Small Business Loan

Looking to get 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 company, based in Hayward, 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 Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc.. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
HAYWARD, CA 94544

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA SBA LENDING, INC.
1620 E. ROSEVILLE PKWY, STE 1
ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/30/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$468,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $468,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $351,000.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $468,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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