SBA Loan from Center Bank Helps Tobacco Stores Company

Center Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Colorado 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 Aurora, Colorado was able to borrow $330,000 from Center Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $247,500 of this Colorado small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOBACCO STORES
AURORA, CO 80011

SBA Loan Lender

CENTER BANK
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 700
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453991 - Tobacco Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/22/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$330,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $330,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $247,500.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 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 important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Center Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Center Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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