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

Bank Of America 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.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Of America, out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The loan was granted and they received $18,800 to help grow their San Francisco, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN SERVICES
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

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

541420 - Industrial Design Services

Loan Approval Date

8/17/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$18,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $18,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $9,400.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Bank Of America that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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