Growing Company Gets a California 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 company, 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 Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc.. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
LAKE FOREST, CA 92630

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA SBA LENDING, INC.
1620 E. ROSEVILLE PKWY, STE 1
ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

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

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/14/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,151,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,151,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $863,250.

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 48 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 62 new jobs and retain 48 existing jobs.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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 Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc. 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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