La Crescenta, California Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

CaliforniaBank loans are available to California firms through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to National Bank Of California, this La Crescenta, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
LA CRESCENTA, CA 91214

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA
145 S FAIRFAX AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/9/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$895,900

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $895,900 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $671,925.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 6 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. National Bank Of California had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, National Bank Of California 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:

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