Merchants Bank - California Natl SBA Loan to Gasoline Stations Company

Merchants Bank - California Natl and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Merchants Bank - California Natl, out of Carson, California. The loan was granted and they received $1,900,000 to help grow their Sacramento, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS
SACRAMENTO, CA 95832

SBA Loan Lender

MERCHANTS BANK - CALIFORNIA NATL
1 CIVIC PLAZA DR
CARSON, CA 90745

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

447190 - Gasoline Stations

Loan Approval Date

6/5/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,900,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,900,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,425,000.

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 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Merchants Bank - California Natl had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Merchants Bank - California Natl made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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