Commercewest Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Used Car Dealers Company

Searching for a California SBA loan? This California entrepreneur got an SBA loan, provided by a California bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

Getting a small business loan in Costa Mesa, California was a top priority for this particular business back in 2006 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Commercewest Bank. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED CAR DEALERS
COSTA MESA, CA 92627

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCEWEST BANK
4685 MACARTHUR CT, STE 100
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

441120 - Used Car Dealers

Loan Approval Date

7/14/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $100,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Commercewest Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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