Phoenix, Arizona Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Sterling Savings Bank

Sterling Savings Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Arizona entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Sterling Savings Bank, out of Santa Rosa, California. The loan was granted and they received $576,000 to help grow their Phoenix, Arizona business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
PHOENIX, AZ 85018

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING SAVINGS BANK
801 FOURTH ST
SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

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

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

9/20/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$576,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $576,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $432,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Sterling Savings Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Sterling Savings Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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