SBA Loan from First Bank - San Luis Obispo A D Helps Groceries, General Line Company

First Bank - San Luis Obispo A D 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in San Luis Obispo, California was able to borrow $1,068,000 from First Bank - San Luis Obispo A D. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $749,992 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERIES, GENERAL LINE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK - SAN LUIS OBISPO A D
995 HIGUERA ST
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

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.

SIC Code

5141 - Groceries, General Line

NAICS Code

422410 - General Line Grocery Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

8/4/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,068,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,068,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $749,992.

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 60 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 60 existing jobs.

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

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.

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 First Bank - San Luis Obispo A D 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!

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