Automotive Repair and Maintenance Loans

With these loans for automotive repair and maintenance, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This automotive repair and maintenance loan for $312,300 was given to an Arizona entrepreneur in 2000.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Apache Junction, Arizona, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Sterling Savings Bank, based in Santa Rosa, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85220

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING SAVINGS BANK
801 FOURTH ST
SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811198 - Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

11/7/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$312,300

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $312,300 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $234,225.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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.

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