Oakland, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from California Bank & Trust

California Bank & Trust and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Oakland, California was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from California Bank & Trust, operating out of Sacramento, California. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES STORES
Oakland, CA 94601

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

441310 - Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/18/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like California Bank & Trust are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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