PROGRAM CALIFORNIA SMALL BUSINESS LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM
PURPOSE: To encourage banks to make small business loans that are not traditionally bankable. Special emphasis is placed on the creation and retention of jobs.
USE OF FUNDS:
  • Working capital
  • Equipment purchases
  • Inventory
  • Leasehold improvements
  • Contract financing
  • Business expansion
  • Lines of credit
  • Real estate
  • FINANCING METHOD: Bank will make direct loan to borrower. PCR will issue state guarantee for up to 90% of the loan.
    QUALIFICATIONS: Proceeds must be used for small businesses located in the State of California. Borrower must show repayment ability.
    MAXIMUM AMOUNT: $500,000 for each borrower.
    MATURITY: Maximum term of 7 years.
    INTEREST RATE: Market rate as negotiated by lender and borrower.
    COLLATERAL: Available business and personal assets (machinery, equipment, accounts receivable, inventory and real property).
    FEES:
  • 2% of the guaranteed portion of the loan
  • .25% for lines of credit
  • $250 processing fee