SBA Loan from Orange County Business Bank Helps Hardware Stores Company

Orange County Business 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 knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Irvine, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Orange County Business Bank, based in Newport Beach, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HARDWARE STORES
IRVINE, CA 92618

SBA Loan Lender

ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS BANK
4675 MACARTHUR CT, STE 200
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/18/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 18 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 20 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Orange County Business 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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