First Bank Gives SBA Loan to Homefurnishings Stores 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.

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

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOMEFURNISHINGS STORES
COVINA, CA 91723

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
16900 GOLDENWEST ST
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647

This lender provides SBA debt financing as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5719 - Homefurnishings Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/7/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$491,600

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $491,600 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $368,700.

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 loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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