Where to Get Capital for Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Looking for small business loans for automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance? The SBA may be the answer. This $700,000 automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance loan was issued by a California bank.

This company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Mendham, New Jersey, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Bank Of The West, based in San Francisco, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOP AND BODY REPAIR AND PAINT SHOPS
MENDHAM, NJ 07945

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE WEST
180 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

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.

SIC Code

7532 - Top and Body Repair and Paint Shops

NAICS Code

811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

9/22/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$700,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $700,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $525,000.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 14 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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