Cerritos (dairy Valley), California Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

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

This small business, based in Cerritos (dairy Valley), 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 Alliance Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PAINTING AND WALL COVERING CONTRACTORS
CERRITOS (DAIRY VALLEY), CA 90703

SBA Loan Lender

ALLIANCE BANK
100 CORPORATE POINTE
CULVER CITY, CA 90230

The lender provided this SBA bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

238320 - Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Loan Approval Date

6/10/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$750,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $750,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

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 120 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 120 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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