Business Loan from Center Bank Given to Beer, Wine, And Liquor Stores Company

Center Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Colorado 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 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Center Bank, out of Los Angeles, California. The loan was granted and they received $176,000 to help grow their Lakewood, Colorado business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

SBA Loan Lender

CENTER BANK
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 700
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/17/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$176,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $176,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $132,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Lakewood or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

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