Long Beach, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Hanmi Bank

An SBA loan from Hanmi Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Long Beach, California business owner got a $215,000 loan.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Long Beach, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Hanmi Bank, based in Los Angeles, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
LONG BEACH, CA 90805

SBA Loan Lender

HANMI BANK
3660 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 103
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/24/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$215,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $215,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $161,250.

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 loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

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.

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 Hanmi 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!

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