First Bank SBA Loan to Scenic And Sightseeing Transportation, Water Company

First Bank 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 growing company 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 2007. The lending bank was First Bank, based in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SCENIC AND SIGHTSEEING TRANSPORTATION, WATER
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
11901 OLIVE BLVD
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141

This lender provides SBA commercial 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.

NAICS Code

487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Loan Approval Date

2/9/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$2,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $2,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,500,000.

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 43 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 43 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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