Oakland, California Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Would a California SBA loan help your business get to the next level? If so, you may want to talk with this California bank, which offers SBA loans to California entrepreneurs.

This 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 Sterling Savings Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS MANUFACTURING
OAKLAND, CA 94621

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING SAVINGS BANK
801 FOURTH ST
SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

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

336399 - Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

8/6/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$427,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $427,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $320,625.

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 30 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 30 existing jobs.

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

If you need business start up money 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.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Oakland or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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