Entrepreneur Works With San Jose, California Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Thinking about meeting with a San Jose, California bank about a business loan? Here's one Oregon business loan, issued by a San Jose bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Wells Fargo Bank worked out well for our friends at one local firm in Portland, Oregon. They received an SBA loan for $360,000. Nice!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONSULTING SERVICES
PORTLAND, OR 97209

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541690 - Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Loan Approval Date

8/15/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$360,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $360,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $270,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 14 new jobs and retain 22 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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