San Leandro, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from United American Bank

United American Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in San Leandro, California was an essential business goal for this company back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from United American Bank, operating out of San Mateo, California. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BRICK, STONE, AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED AMERICAN BANK
101 S ELLSWORTH, STE 110
SAN MATEO, CA 94401

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

423320 - Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

9/29/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $750,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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