Livermore, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Community Bank

First Community 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Livermore, California was able to borrow $1,450,000 from First Community Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $1,087,500 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONSUMER GOODS RENTAL
LIVERMORE, CA 94550

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
438 FIRST ST
SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

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

532299 - Consumer Goods Rental

Loan Approval Date

5/11/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,450,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,450,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,087,500.

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 20 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 20 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Community Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Community Bank 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.

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