Banco Popular North America SBA Loan to General Automotive Repair Company

Banco Popular North America 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 small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Banco Popular North America, out of New York City, New York. The loan was granted and they received $1,031,000 to help grow their San Ramon, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
SAN RAMON, CA 94583

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

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

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

7/22/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,031,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,031,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $773,250.

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 10 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you are raising money for operating expenses? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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