Company Gets a California SBA Loan

Would a California SBA loan help your business get to the next level? If so, you may want to talk with this California bank, which offers SBA loans to California entrepreneurs.

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 2005. Banks like Greater Bay Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103

SBA Loan Lender

GREATER BAY BANK
420 COWPER ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

423210 - Furniture Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

8/30/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$767,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $767,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $575,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 22 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 22 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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