Borrowing Money for Photographic Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

With these loans for photographic equipment and supplies wholesalers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This photographic equipment and supplies wholesalers loan for $550,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2001.

This company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Wilshire State Bank, out of Los Angeles, California. The loan was granted and they received $550,000 to help grow their Glendale, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES WHOLESALERS
GLENDALE, CA 91208

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

421410 - Photographic Equipment and Supplies Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

11/29/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$550,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $550,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $412,500.

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 9 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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.

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