Sterling Savings Bank Gives SBA Loan to Bed-And-Breakfast Inns Company

CaliforniaBank loans are available to California firms through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

This company, based in Sutter Creek, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Sterling Savings Bank. We've got the inside scoop 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

3/4/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$477,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $477,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $357,750.

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 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are wondering how to raise money for a company in Sutter Creek CA, you ought to talk with a local Sutter Creek SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Sutter Creek businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Sterling Savings Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Sterling Savings Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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