Growing Company Gets a California SBA Loan

Looking to get a California bank loan? This California entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a California bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to Bank Of The Sierra, this Lindsay, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE WHOLESALERS
LINDSAY, CA 93247

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE SIERRA
86 N MAIN ST
PORTERVILLE, CA 93257

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide small business loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

422480 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

7/25/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

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 5 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Bank Of The Sierra had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Of The Sierra made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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