Irwindale, California Entrepreneur Gets a 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 small business, based in Irwindale, 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 City National Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC LIGHTING FIXTURE MANUFACTURING
IRWINDALE, CA 91706

SBA Loan Lender

CITY NATIONAL BANK
606 S OLIVE ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90014

This commercial loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

335122 - Commercial and Industrial Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

10/7/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$225,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $225,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 12 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

This SBA loan was for $225,000. How would you spend $225,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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