How to Get a Loan for General Automotive Repair

Looking for SBA loans for general automotive repair? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $525,000 general automotive repair loan was issued by a California bank.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Santa Rosa, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Sterling Savings Bank, based in Santa Rosa, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
SANTA ROSA, CA 95401

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING SAVINGS BANK
801 FOURTH ST
SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

3/22/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$525,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $525,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $393,750.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Sterling Savings Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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