First Community Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Wine And Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers Company

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

This small business, based in Petaluma, 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 Community Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WINE AND DISTILLED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
PETALUMA, CA 94952

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMMUNITY BANK
438 FIRST 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

424820 - Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

1/4/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$190,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $190,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $142,500.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

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

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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