Center Bank SBA Loan to Recyclable Material Wholesalers Company

Center Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Center Bank, out of Los Angeles, California. The loan was granted and they received $1,572,500 to help grow their Huntington Park, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RECYCLABLE MATERIAL WHOLESALERS
HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255

SBA Loan Lender

CENTER BANK
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 700
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

421930 - Recyclable Material Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

9/7/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,572,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,572,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $999,952.

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 26 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 26 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.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Center Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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