Bank Of The West Gives SBA Loan to Bowling Centers Company

Bank loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Modesto, California was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Bank Of The West. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BOWLING CENTERS
MODESTO, CA 95354

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE WEST
327 E MAIN
STOCKTON, CA 95202

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713950 - Bowling Centers

Loan Approval Date

7/15/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$105,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $105,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $89,250.

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 51 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

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