Idyllwide, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Merchants Bank - California Natl

Merchants Bank - California Natl 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 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Merchants Bank - California Natl, out of Carson, California. The loan was granted and they received $290,000 to help grow their Idyllwide, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ROOFING CONTRACTORS
IDYLLWIDE, CA 92549

SBA Loan Lender

MERCHANTS BANK - CALIFORNIA NATL
1 CIVIC PLAZA DR
CARSON, CA 90745

This bank loan 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

238160 - Roofing Contractors

Loan Approval Date

2/7/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$290,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $290,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $217,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Merchants Bank - California Natl had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Merchants Bank - California Natl made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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