Growing Company Gets a California Small Business Loan

Bank loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Hayward, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Wilshire State Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING
HAYWARD, CA 94545

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

This lender provides SBA business 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

532420 - Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

Loan Approval Date

4/27/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,525,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,525,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,143,750.

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 15 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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.

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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