San Francisco, California Bank Lends Money to Variety Stores Company in Upland, California

Thinking about meeting with a San Francisco, California bank about a business loan? Here's one California business loan, issued by a San Francisco bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Union Bank Of California worked out well for our friends at one local business in Upland, California. They got an SBA loan for $240,000. Way to go!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: VARIETY STORES
UPLAND, CA 91786

SBA Loan Lender

UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA
400 CALIFORNIA ST, 1ST FL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide SBA loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5331 - Variety Stores

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/20/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$240,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $240,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $180,000.

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 15 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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 borrow money from friends and family, 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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