Summit State Bank SBA Loan to Convenience Stores Company

Summit State Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Healdsburg, California was able to borrow $486,000 from Summit State Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $364,500 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
HEALDSBURG, CA 95448

SBA Loan Lender

SUMMIT STATE BANK
500 BICENTENNIAL WAY
SANTA ROSA, CA 95403

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/30/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$486,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $486,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $364,500.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

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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