Huntington Beach, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Wells Fargo Bank
Wells Fargo Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.
This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Huntington Beach, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Wells Fargo Bank, based in San Jose, California.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: DURABLE GOODS WHOLESALERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
SBA Loan Lender
WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.
NAICS Code
421990 - Durable Goods Wholesalers
Loan Approval Date
1/9/2003
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$100,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company
had 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.
Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Wells Fargo Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.
About This SBA Loan Information:
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