Growing Company Gets a California Business Loan
Bank loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a North Carolina bank, that was approved by the SBA.
You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Lewiston, California by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2006. Banks like Bank Of America 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
LEWISTON, CA 96052
SBA Loan Lender
BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255
The lender provided this small business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.
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
447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
Loan Approval Date
3/6/2006
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$50,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.
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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.
SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Bank Of America and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!
About This SBA Loan Information:
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