Sebastopol, California Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan
Business loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.
By giving the right information to Wells Fargo Bank, this Sebastopol, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: FUNERAL HOMES AND FUNERAL SERVICES
SEBASTOPOL, CA 95472
SBA Loan Lender
WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
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
812210 - Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
Loan Approval Date
5/19/2004
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$100,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.
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 6 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
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.
This SBA loan was for $100,000. How would you spend $100,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.
About This SBA Loan Information:
All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.
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