San Francisco, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Comerica Bank

Comerica Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in San Francisco, California was able to borrow $240,000 from Comerica Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $180,000 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FAMILY CLOTHING STORES
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

448140 - Family Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/1/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$240,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $240,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $180,000.

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 10 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Comerica Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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