Irvine, California Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Small business loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Irvine, 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 First Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND MANAGERS
IRVINE, CA 92612

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
16900 GOLDENWEST ST
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647

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.

SIC Code

6531 - Real Estate Agents and Managers

Loan Approval Date

7/20/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$606,600

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $606,600 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $454,950.

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 17 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 17 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like First Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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