How to Get a Loan for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Looking for business loans for independent artists, writers, and performers? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $5,000 independent artists, writers, and performers loan was issued by a California bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Lake Hughes, California was able to borrow $5,000 from Innovative Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $4,250 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, WRITERS, AND PERFORMERS
LAKE HUGHES, CA 93532

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

711510 - Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Loan Approval Date

5/1/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Innovative Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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