Los Banos, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from County Bank

County 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.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with County Bank, out of Merced, California. The loan was granted and they received $200,000 to help grow their Los Banos, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NEW CAR DEALERS
LOS BANOS, CA 93635

SBA Loan Lender

COUNTY BANK
550 W MAIN ST
MERCED, CA 95340

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

441110 - New Car Dealers

Loan Approval Date

4/5/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

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 22 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 22 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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