San Francisco, California Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

CaliforniaBusiness loans are available to California business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Virginia bank provides the loan.

This company, based in San Francisco, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Capital One. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124

SBA Loan Lender

CAPITAL ONE
1680 CAPITAL ONE DR
MCLEAN, VA 22102

This lender issued this particular business loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

511110 - Newspaper Publishers

Loan Approval Date

10/16/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 12 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Capital One 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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