Umpqua Bank Gives SBA Loan to Gasoline Stations With Convenience Stores Company

CaliforniaSBA loans are available to California entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

This company, based in Los Molinos, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Umpqua Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
LOS MOLINOS, CA 96055

SBA Loan Lender

UMPQUA BANK
1770 PINE ST
REDDING, CA 96001

At the time this loan was granted, the lender was part of the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP). This program aims to ensure rapid service on loan applications received from lenders who have a successful SBA lending track record and a thorough understanding of SBA policies and procedures. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the application and, in return, SBA promises a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/3/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$925,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $925,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $693,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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