California Business Loan Issued to Retail Stores Company

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

This small business, based in San Carlos, 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 Cupertino National Bank A Division. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL STORES
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070

SBA Loan Lender

CUPERTINO NATIONAL BANK A DIVISION
20230 STEVENS CREEK BLVD
CUPERTINO, CA 95014

This SBA small business loan was sent in by an SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) lender. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the loan application and, in return, SBA delivers a rapid loan approval or denial response.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5999 - Retail Stores

NAICS Code

335121 - Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

11/3/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$800,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $800,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $600,000.

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 14 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Cupertino National Bank A Division had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Cupertino National Bank A Division 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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