Napa, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank Of The West

Bank Of The West and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Of The West, out of San Francisco, California. The loan was granted and they received $256,400 to help grow their Napa, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: JEWELRY STORES
NAPA, CA 99223

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

5944 - Jewelry Stores

NAICS Code

448310 - Jewelry Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/28/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$256,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $256,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $192,300.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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