San Diego, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from California Bank & Trust

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 business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with California Bank & Trust, out of Sacramento, California. The loan was granted and they received $783,800 to help grow their San Diego, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MEDICINAL AND BOTANICAL MANUFACTURING
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121

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

325411 - Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

9/6/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$783,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $783,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $587,850.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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