Growing Company Gets a California Small Business Loan

Bank loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This 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 Comerica Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS
SAN JOSE, CA 95110

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

235990 - Special Trade Contractors

Loan Approval Date

12/18/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$882,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $882,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $661,500.

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 9 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

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 $882,000 loan. Remember, things become real when you believe you can achieve them!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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