Growing Company Gets a California Bank Loan

Bank loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a North Carolina bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in San Jose, California by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2003. Banks like Bank Of America may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
SAN JOSE, CA 95123

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

5/21/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My 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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $10,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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