San Luis Obispo, California Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

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

This company, based in San Luis Obispo, 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 Rabobank, National Association. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

SBA Loan Lender

RABOBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
1026 E GRAND AVE
ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420

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

444190 - Building Material Dealers

Loan Approval Date

8/24/2006

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 8 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Rabobank, National Association so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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