Glendale, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Innovative Bank

Innovative 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 growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Innovative Bank, out of Oakland, California. The loan was granted and they received $15,000 to help grow their Glendale, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION
GLENDALE, CA 91205

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This debt financing was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

488999 - Support Activities for Transportation

Loan Approval Date

10/10/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,750.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 5 existing jobs.

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

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.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, 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.

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