Community W. Bank SBA Loan to Home Furnishings Stores Company

Community W. Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Gardena, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Community W. Bank, based in Goleta, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOME FURNISHINGS STORES
GARDENA, CA 90248

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY W. BANK
5827 HOLLISTER AVE
GOLETA, CA 93117

This lender provides SBA loans 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.

NAICS Code

442299 - Home Furnishings Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/25/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$204,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $204,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $153,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Community W. Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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