California Bank Loan Issued to Hardware Stores Company

Would a California business loan help your company expand? If so, you may want to talk with this California bank, which offers SBA loans to California entrepreneurs.

This small business, based in San Jose, 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 Bridge Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HARDWARE STORES
SAN JOSE, CA 95121

SBA Loan Lender

BRIDGE BANK
55 ALMADEN BLVD
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

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.

NAICS Code

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/28/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$384,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $384,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $288,000.

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 9 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $384,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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