Firm Gets a California Bank Loan

Small business loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by a New York bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Newtek Small Business Finance Inc., this San Francisco, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

SBA Loan Lender

NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE INC.
1440 BROADWAY, 17TH FL.
NEW YORK, NY 10018

This lender issued this SBA loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812930 - Parking Lots and Garages

Loan Approval Date

10/7/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

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 123 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Newtek Small Business Finance Inc. so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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