La Puente, California Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Would a California business loan help your company expand? If so, you may want to talk with this California bank, which offers SBA loans to California entrepreneurs.

This business, based in La Puente, 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 Saehan Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
LA PUENTE, CA 91744

SBA Loan Lender

SAEHAN BANK
3580 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1500
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

This lender provides SBA debt financing as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/12/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$470,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $470,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $352,500.

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 8 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Saehan Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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