Scottsdale, Arizona Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Would an Arizona SBA loan help your business get to the next level? If so, you may want to talk with this California bank, which offers SBA loans to Arizona entrepreneurs.

Getting a small business loan in Scottsdale, Arizona was a top priority for this particular business back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Sterling Savings Bank. Here are the details on this Arizona small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS CENTERS
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING SAVINGS BANK
801 FOURTH ST
SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

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

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

9/6/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$830,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $830,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $622,500.

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. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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