SBA Loan from First Republic Bank Helps Specialty Food Stores Company

First Republic Bank 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 received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with First Republic Bank, out of Walnut Creek, California. The loan was granted and they received $425,000 to help grow their Martinez, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
MARTINEZ, CA 94553

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
1400 CIVIC DR
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596

This lender provides SBA bank loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/7/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$425,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $425,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $318,750.

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 32 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 32 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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

About This SBA Loan Information:

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