Firm Gets a California Business Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Chualar, California was a top priority for this small company back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Community Bank - Cent. Californi. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
CHUALAR, CA 93925

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY BANK - CENT. CALIFORNI
301 MAIN ST
SALINAS, CA 93901

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.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/9/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $90,000.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $120,000 loan. Remember, things become real when you believe you can achieve them!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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