Entrepreneur Works With Phoenix, Arizona Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Get to know Phoenix, Arizona banks that specialize in small business loans and know how to work with entrepreneurs. Wells Fargo Bank is one such bank, as evidenced by this SBA loan to a growing company.

Finding a small business loan in Lake Havasu City, Arizona starts with an understanding of who else has gotten loans in the area. In this case, a local business received funding from Wells Fargo Bank. Without an SBA guarantee, it's probable that this company would have had a harder time getting financed.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE OIL CHANGE AND LUBRICATION SHOPS
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
100 W WASHINGTON ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85003

This lender provides SBA small business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811191 - Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops

Loan Approval Date

8/28/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$450,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $450,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $337,500.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, 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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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