San Jose, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Valley Community Bank

Valley Community 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 received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Valley Community Bank, out of Livermore, California. The loan was granted and they received $148,000 to help grow their San Jose, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIQUOR STORES
SAN JOSE, CA 95127

SBA Loan Lender

VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
1986 SECOND ST
LIVERMORE, CA 94550

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5921 - Liquor Stores

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/31/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$148,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $148,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $111,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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