SBA Loan from Nara Bank Helps Full-Service Restaurants Company

Nara Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Brentwood, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Nara Bank, based in Los Angeles, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
BRENTWOOD, CA 94513

SBA Loan Lender

NARA BANK
3731 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1000
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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

6/28/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$285,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $285,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $213,750.

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 15 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

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

If you need money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Nara Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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