Business Loan from Montecito Bank & Trust Given to Wineries Company

Montecito Bank & Trust is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Los Alamos, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Montecito Bank & Trust, based in Santa Barbara, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WINERIES
LOS ALAMOS, CA 93440

SBA Loan Lender

MONTECITO BANK & TRUST
1106 COAST VILLAGE RD
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93108

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

312130 - Wineries

Loan Approval Date

4/8/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $93,750.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Montecito Bank & Trust and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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