Oakland, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bridge Bank

An SBA loan from Bridge Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, an Oakland, California business owner got a $350,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Oakland, California was able to borrow $350,000 from Bridge Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $262,500 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
OAKLAND, CA 94611

SBA Loan Lender

BRIDGE BANK
55 ALMADEN BLVD
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

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.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/1/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$350,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $262,500.

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 12 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 22 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This SBA loan was for $350,000. How would you spend $350,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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