Local Business Gets a California Small Business Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Berkeley, California was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Center Bank. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
BERKELEY, CA 94704

SBA Loan Lender

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

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/5/2007

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 11 new jobs and retain 13 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $150,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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