SBA Loan from Wells Fargo Bank Helps Used Car Dealers Company
Wells Fargo Bank 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 growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Wells Fargo Bank, out of San Jose, California. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their San Carlos, California business.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: USED CAR DEALERS
SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
SBA Loan Lender
WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.
NAICS Code
441120 - Used Car Dealers
Loan Approval Date
2/4/2003
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$150,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.
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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.
Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $150,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?
About This SBA Loan Information:
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