Santa Maria, CA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Sylvan Learning Center Franchise

Need a loan to purchase a Sylvan Learning Center franchise? Rabobank, National Association has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Getting money to buy a Sylvan Learning Center franchise may simply require a phone call to a local SBA banker. In 2006, Rabobank, National Association issued an SBA franchise loan to an entrepreneur in Santa Maria, California. Because Sylvan Learning Center was registered with the SBA's registry of franchises, this California small business loan was issued on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Borrower

SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454

SBA Loan Lender

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

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

611691 - Exam Preparation and Tutoring

Loan Approval Date

11/22/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Sylvan Learning Center franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Rabobank, National Association had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Rabobank, National Association made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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