Getting an SBA Loan for Used Car Dealers

With these commercial loans for used car dealers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This used car dealers loan for $261,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2003.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Sacramento, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Sterling Savings Bank, based in Santa Rosa, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED CAR DEALERS
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING SAVINGS BANK
801 FOURTH ST
SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

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.

NAICS Code

441120 - Used Car Dealers

Loan Approval Date

3/14/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$261,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $261,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $195,750.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $261,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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