California Small Business Loan Issued to Sanitary Services Company

SBA loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California SBA loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Bank Of The West, this Mount Hamilton (lick Observato, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SANITARY SERVICES
MOUNT HAMILTON (LICK OBSERVATO, CA 94041

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE WEST
180 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

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.

SIC Code

4959 - Sanitary Services

Loan Approval Date

2/24/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$505,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $505,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $378,750.

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 22 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 22 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

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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