Bank Loans for Drycleaning and Laundry Services

With these bank loans for drycleaning and laundry services, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This drycleaning and laundry services loan for $290,000 was given to a Georgia entrepreneur in 2003.

This company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was California Bank & Trust, based in Sacramento, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRYCLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022

SBA Loan Lender

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

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

9/2/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$290,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $290,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $217,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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