Burbank, California Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Bank loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Burbank, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Citizens Business Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOOR COVERING STORES
BURBANK, CA 91502

SBA Loan Lender

CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK
4100 W ALAMEDA AVE
BURBANK, CA 91505

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

442210 - Floor Covering Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/11/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$778,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $778,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $583,875.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Citizens Business Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Citizens Business 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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