Entrepreneur Works With San Francisco, California Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Want to talk with a San Francisco, California bank about a business loan? Here's one California business loan, issued by a San Francisco bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Union Bank Of California worked out well for our friends at one local firm in Livermore, California. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $10,000. Sweet!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
LIVERMORE, CA 94551

SBA Loan Lender

UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA
400 CALIFORNIA ST, 1ST FL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

6/22/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

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 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Union Bank Of California so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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