Cathedral City, California Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

CaliforniaSBA loans are available to California entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Cathedral City, 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 First Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOTELS AND MOTELS
CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
318 4TH AVE
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910

This debt financing was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7011 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

2/17/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$896,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $896,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $672,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 17 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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