Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners Loans

Looking for loans for coin-operated laundries and drycleaners? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $125,000 coin-operated laundries and drycleaners loan was issued by a California bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in San Francisco, California was able to borrow $125,000 from Greater Bay Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $106,250 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRIES AND DRYCLEANERS
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114

SBA Loan Lender

GREATER BAY BANK
420 COWPER ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301

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

812310 - Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners

Loan Approval Date

3/15/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$125,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $125,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $106,250.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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