Growing Company Gets a California Bank Loan

Would a California bank loan help help your firm avoid a serious cash crunch? If so, you may want to talk with this California bank, which offers SBA loans to California entrepreneurs.

This company, based in San Ramon, 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 United Commercial Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NAIL SALONS
SAN RAMON, CA 94583

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK
555 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812113 - Nail Salons

Loan Approval Date

3/16/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$405,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $405,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $303,750.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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 $405,000 loan. Remember, fight for what you want, and it will be yours!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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