Growing Company Gets a California Business Loan

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

This company, based in Sacramento, 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 Northern Bank Of Dixon. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE STORES
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NORTHERN BANK OF DIXON
195 N FIRST ST
DIXON, CA 95620

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

442110 - Furniture Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/18/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$450,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $450,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $337,500.

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 8 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 12 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

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 First Northern Bank Of Dixon 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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