Oakland, California Bank Lends Money to General Automotive Repair Company in Wilmington, North Carolina

An Oakland, California small business loan can be yours. Learn how a company got a $35,000 business loan from this California bank.

This loan to a local firm is a good example of an SBA loan. Innovative Bank made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other North Carolina entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
WILMINGTON, NC 28403

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this SBA small business loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

12/21/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $29,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

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

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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 Innovative Bank 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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