Sunnyvale, California Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Small business loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Valley Community Bank, this Sunnyvale, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant 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: CONVENIENCE STORES
SUNNYVALE, CA 94086

SBA Loan Lender

VALLEY COMMUNITY BANK
465 MAIN ST
PLEASANTON, CA 94566

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

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/16/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $225,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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