San Mateo, California Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in San Mateo, California by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2002. Banks like Bridge Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LANDSCAPE COUNSELING AND PLANNING
SAN MATEO, CA 94401

SBA Loan Lender

BRIDGE BANK
55 ALMADEN BLVD
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

This lender issued this SBA loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began 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.

SIC Code

0781 - Landscape Counseling and Planning

NAICS Code

235990 - Special Trade Contractors

Loan Approval Date

11/14/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$369,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $369,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $276,750.

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 22 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Bridge Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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