El Monte, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Wilshire State Bank

An SBA loan from Wilshire State Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, an El Monte, California business owner got a $200,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in El Monte, California was able to borrow $200,000 from Wilshire State Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $150,000 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS
EL MONTE, CA 91732

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

447190 - Gasoline Stations

Loan Approval Date

11/16/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

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 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Wilshire State 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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