Company Gets a California Small Business Loan

SBA loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California SBA loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Paso Robles, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Mission Community Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WATER, SEWER, AND UTILITY LINES
PASO ROBLES, CA 93447

SBA Loan Lender

MISSION COMMUNITY BANK
581 HIGUERA ST
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

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 bank loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

1623 - Water, Sewer, and Utility Lines

Loan Approval Date

8/28/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$400,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $400,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $300,000.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money 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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Mission Community Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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