Commercial Loans for Ophthalmic Goods Wholesalers

With these commercial loans for ophthalmic goods wholesalers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This ophthalmic goods wholesalers loan for $226,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2004.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Santa Maria, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Rabobank, National Association, based in Arroyo Grande, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPHTHALMIC GOODS WHOLESALERS
SANTA MARIA, CA 93458

SBA Loan Lender

RABOBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
1026 E GRAND AVE
ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420

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

421460 - Ophthalmic Goods Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

5/17/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$226,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $226,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $169,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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.

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