Raising Money for Building Material Dealers

With these business loans for building material dealers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This building material dealers loan for $150,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2003.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Lancaster, California was able to borrow $150,000 from American Security Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $127,500 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUILDING MATERIAL DEALERS
LANCASTER, CA 93534

SBA Loan Lender

AMERICAN SECURITY BANK
1 MACARTHUR PL, STE 110
SANTA ANA, CA 92707

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

444190 - Building Material Dealers

Loan Approval Date

11/28/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 8 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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 American Security 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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