Local Business Gets a California Bank Loan

CaliforniaBusiness loans are available to California business owners through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

Getting a small business loan in Sutter Creek, California was a top priority for this SBA-financed company 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 California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BED-AND-BREAKFAST INNS
SUTTER CREEK, CA 95685

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

721191 - Bed-and-Breakfast Inns

Loan Approval Date

9/24/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$892,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $892,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $669,375.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

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

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 business people willing to loan money, 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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