First Republic Bank Gives Bank Loan to Household Appliance Stores 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.

This small business, based in Oakland, 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: HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE STORES
OAKLAND, CA 94612

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
1400 CIVIC DR
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596

This lender provides SBA small business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

443111 - Household Appliance Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/29/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$137,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $137,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $116,450.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the borrowed money would help create 2 new 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.

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

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