San Mateo, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Certa Propainters Franchise

Need money to invest in a Certa Propainters franchise? Heritage Bank Of Commerce has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in San Mateo, California needed money to invest in a Certa Propainters franchise back in 2006. Heritage Bank Of Commerce issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

CERTAPRO PAINTERS OF SAN MATEO
SAN MATEO, CA 94402

SBA Loan Lender

HERITAGE BANK OF COMMERCE
150 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

238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Loan Approval Date

6/9/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$160,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $160,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $120,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Certa Propainters franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Heritage Bank Of Commerce and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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