Wells Fargo Bank SBA Loan to Optometrists Company

An SBA loan from Wells Fargo Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Phoenix, Arizona business owner got a $544,000 loan.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Wells Fargo Bank, out of Phoenix, Arizona. The loan was granted and they received $544,000 to help grow their Phoenix, Arizona business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTOMETRISTS
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
100 W WASHINGTON ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85003

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

621320 - Optometrists

Loan Approval Date

4/21/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$544,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $544,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $408,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you want money for new small business in Phoenix AZ, you ought to talk with a local Phoenix SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Phoenix businesses.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Wells Fargo Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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