Alhambra, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Cathay Bank

Cathay Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Cathay Bank, out of Los Angeles, California. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Alhambra, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, TELEVISION, AND RADIO SET WHOLESALERS
ALHAMBRA, CA 91803

SBA Loan Lender

CATHAY BANK
777 N BROADWAY
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

421620 - Electrical Appliance, Television, and Radio Set Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

9/12/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 5 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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