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

Bank Of The West 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 knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in San Francisco, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Bank Of The West, based in San Francisco, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LEGAL SERVICES
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE WEST
180 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

This lender provides SBA guaranteed business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

8111 - Legal Services

NAICS Code

541110 - Lawyers

Loan Approval Date

3/17/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$518,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $518,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $388,500.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Bank Of The West 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).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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