California Small Business Loan Issued to Floor Covering Stores Company

Small business loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Chatsworth, 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 U.S. Bank National Association. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOOR COVERING STORES
CHATSWORTH, CA 91311

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

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

442210 - Floor Covering Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/2/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$973,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $973,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $730,350.

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 9 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are raising money in Chatsworth CA, you ought to talk with a local Chatsworth SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Chatsworth businesses.

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.

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