Oakland, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Valley Community Bank

Valley Community Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Valley Community Bank, out of Pleasanton, California. The loan was granted and they received $800,000 to help grow their Oakland, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHEET METAL WORK MANUFACTURING
OAKLAND, CA 94608

SBA Loan Lender

VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
465 MAIN ST
PLEASANTON, CA 94566

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

332322 - Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

10/8/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$800,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $800,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $600,000.

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 9 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $800,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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