First Republic Bank SBA Loan to Furniture Stores Company

First Republic Bank 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.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Walnut Creek, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was First Republic Bank, based in Walnut Creek, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE STORES
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
1400 CIVIC DR
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596

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

442110 - Furniture Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/12/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $225,000.

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 28 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 7 new jobs and retain 28 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

This SBA loan was for $300,000. How would you spend $300,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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