Company Gets a California SBA Loan

SBA loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California SBA loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

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 Sterling Savings Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING SAVINGS BANK
801 FOURTH ST
SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

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

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

10/24/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$656,200

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $656,200 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $492,150.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

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 Sterling Savings 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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