Oakland, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from United Commercial Bank

United Commercial Bank 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 knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Oakland, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was United Commercial Bank, based in San Francisco, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT
OAKLAND, CA 94601

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK
555 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

488510 - Freight Transportation Arrangement

Loan Approval Date

8/4/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$990,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $990,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $742,500.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are working on finding money to start a business in Oakland CA, you ought to talk with a local Oakland SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Oakland businesses.

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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