Firm Gets a California Bank Loan

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

This business, 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 Cupertino National Bank A Division. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL STORES
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080

SBA Loan Lender

CUPERTINO NATIONAL BANK A DIVISION
20230 STEVENS CREEK BLVD
CUPERTINO, CA 95014

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5999 - Retail Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/31/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$180,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $180,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $135,000.

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

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Cupertino National Bank A Division and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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