Fresno, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Valley Business Bank

Valley Business 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 small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Fresno, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Valley Business Bank, based in Visalia, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PAINT AND COATING MANUFACTURING
FRESNO, CA 93727

SBA Loan Lender

VALLEY BUSINESS BANK
200 S COURT ST
VISALIA, CA 93291

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 7A business loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

325510 - Paint and Coating Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

5/9/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$460,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $460,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $345,375.

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 14 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees 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.

This SBA loan was for $460,500. How would you spend $460,500 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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