Firm Gets a California Bank Loan

Small business loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Bakersfield, California by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2000. Banks like California Bank & Trust may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AMUSEMENT AND RECREATION SERVICES
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308

SBA Loan Lender

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

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.

SIC Code

7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services

Loan Approval Date

8/18/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$110,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $110,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $82,875.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

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 California Bank & Trust 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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