Entrepreneur Works With Oakland, California Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Thinking about meeting with an Oakland, California bank about a small business loan? Here's one Michigan business loan, issued by an Oakland bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Innovative Bank worked out well for our friends at one local business in Detroit, Michigan. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $5,000. Way to go!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FAMILY CLOTHING STORES
DETROIT, MI 48219

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This SBA small business loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448140 - Family Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/6/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Innovative Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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