San Francisco, California Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

SBA loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California SBA loan, provided by a Virginia bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in San Francisco, California by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2007. Banks like Capital One may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133

SBA Loan Lender

CAPITAL ONE
1680 CAPITAL ONE DR
MCLEAN, VA 22102

This lender processed this loan for a small business under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

3/2/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $37,500.

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 40 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 40 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are interested in getting 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 important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Capital One had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Capital One 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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