Get an SBA Loan for Travel Agencies

With these small business loans for travel agencies, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This travel agencies loan for $245,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2002.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Bakersfield, California was able to borrow $245,000 from California Bank & Trust. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $183,750 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TRAVEL AGENCIES
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309

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

561510 - Travel Agencies

Loan Approval Date

7/11/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$245,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $245,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $183,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 9 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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