Laguna Beach, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from South Cnty Bank

South Cnty 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 received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with South Cnty Bank, out of Rancho Santa Margarit, California. The loan was granted and they received $500,000 to help grow their Laguna Beach, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LANDSCAPING SERVICES
LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92653

SBA Loan Lender

SOUTH CNTY BANK
22342 AVENIDA EMPRESA, STE A1
RANCHO SANTA MARGARIT, CA 92688

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

11/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$500,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $500,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $375,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 120 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 120 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are raising money in Laguna Beach CA, you ought to talk with a local Laguna Beach SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Laguna Beach businesses.

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 South Cnty 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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