Sacramento, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Sterling Savings Bank

An SBA loan from Sterling Savings Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Sacramento, California business owner got a $1,250,000 loan.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Sterling Savings Bank, out of Santa Rosa, California. The loan was granted and they received $1,250,000 to help grow their Sacramento, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING SAVINGS BANK
801 FOURTH ST
SANTA ROSA, CA 95404

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/28/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $937,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you 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.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

Related Links:

Family and Friend Investors - Your First Financiers

Banks in Santa Rosa, California

Getting an SBA Loan in California