California Business Loan Issued to General Automotive Repair Company

Bank loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a Virginia bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in El Monte, California by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2004. Banks like Capital One may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
EL MONTE, CA 91731

SBA Loan Lender

CAPITAL ONE
1680 CAPITAL ONE DR
MCLEAN, VA 22102

This small business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

8/24/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you 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.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

Related Links:

The Art of Bootstrapping

Banks in Mclean, Virginia

SBA Lenders in Virginia