Lafayette, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Greater Bay Bank

Greater Bay 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.

Getting a small business loan in Lafayette, California was an essential business goal for this company back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Greater Bay Bank, operating out of Palo Alto, California. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RACETRACKS
LAFAYETTE, CA 94549

SBA Loan Lender

GREATER BAY BANK
420 COWPER ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

711212 - Racetracks

Loan Approval Date

10/22/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$939,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $939,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $704,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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