Growing Company Gets a California SBA Loan

Would a California bank loan help help your firm avoid a serious cash crunch? If so, you may want to talk with this California bank, which offers SBA loans to California entrepreneurs.

This small business, 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 Bank Of The West. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS
SACRAMENTO, CA 95624

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE WEST
10181 TRUCKEE TAHOE AIRPORT R
TRUCKEE, CA 96161

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5541 - Gasoline Service Stations

Loan Approval Date

7/25/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$230,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $230,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $172,500.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Bank Of The West so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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