Local Business Gets a California Small Business Loan

CaliforniaBusiness loans are available to California business owners through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

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

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LINE-HAUL RAILROADS
COLTON, CA 92324

SBA Loan Lender

PACIFIC CITY BANK
3701 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 402
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

482111 - Line-Haul Railroads

Loan Approval Date

8/27/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$2,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $2,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,500,000.

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 22 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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