Growing Company Gets a California SBA Loan

Bank loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Orange, 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 Wells Fargo Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL FREIGHT TRUCKING, LOCAL
ORANGE, CA 92867

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
170 S MAIN ST
ORANGE, CA 92868

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

484110 - General Freight Trucking, Local

Loan Approval Date

7/7/2004

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 50 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 50 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Wells Fargo Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

Related Links:

The Friends and Family Network

Who Lends Money to Small Businesses in Orange, California

Getting an SBA Loan in California