Company Gets a California SBA Loan

CaliforniaSBA loans are available to California entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, an Oregon bank provides the loan.

This company, based in Benicia, 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 Umpqua Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
BENICIA, CA 94510

SBA Loan Lender

UMPQUA BANK
445 SE MAIN ST
ROSEBURG, OR 97470

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

2/19/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 8 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

If you need business start up money in Benicia CA, you ought to talk with a local Benicia SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Benicia businesses.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Umpqua Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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