U.S. Bank National Association Gives Business Loan to Accounting Services Company

CaliforniaSBA loans are available to California entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, an Ohio bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Redwood City, 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 U.S. Bank National Association. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ACCOUNTING SERVICES
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

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

541219 - Accounting Services

Loan Approval Date

5/31/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$867,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $867,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $650,250.

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 10 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 9 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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 U.S. Bank National Association 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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