California Bank & Trust SBA Loan to Limited-Service Restaurants Company

California Bank & Trust is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Sacramento, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was California Bank & Trust, based in Sacramento, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
SACRAMENTO, CA 95825

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

2/15/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$105,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $105,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $89,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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 California Bank & Trust 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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