Lake Forest, California Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Business loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Lake Forest, 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 Pacific Western Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630

SBA Loan Lender

PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
900 CANTERBURY PL
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

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

541211 - Certified Public Accountants

Loan Approval Date

11/18/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$456,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $456,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $342,375.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

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.

This SBA loan was for $456,500. How would you spend $456,500 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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