Farmers & Merchants Bank - Cent. SBA Loan to Research And Development In The Social Sciences And Humanities Company

Farmers & Merchants Bank - Cent. is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Turlock, California was able to borrow $500,000 from Farmers & Merchants Bank - Cent.. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $375,000 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
TURLOCK, CA 95380

SBA Loan Lender

FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK - CENT.
121 W PINE ST
LODI, CA 95240

This SBA business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Loan Approval Date

6/8/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

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 30 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Farmers & Merchants Bank - Cent. and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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