El Cajon, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from U.S. Bank National Association

U.S. Bank National Association is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in El Cajon, California was an essential business goal for this company back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from U.S. Bank National Association, operating out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TELEPHONE ANSWERING SERVICES
EL CAJON, CA 92020

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

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.

NAICS Code

561421 - Telephone Answering Services

Loan Approval Date

12/14/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,020,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,020,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $765,000.

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 33 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 33 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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