Mountain View, California Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

This company, based in Mountain View, 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 First Republic Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CLOTHING STORES
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
1400 CIVIC DR
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448190 - Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/6/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$556,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $556,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $417,000.

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. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

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

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

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like First Republic Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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