California Small Business Loan Issued to Testing Laboratories Company

Searching for a California business loan? This California entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a California bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This small business, based in Long Beach, 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 Gateway Business Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TESTING LABORATORIES
LONG BEACH, CA 90804

SBA Loan Lender

GATEWAY BUSINESS BANK
18000 STUDEBAKER RD, STE 550
CERRITOS, CA 90703

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

541380 - Testing Laboratories

Loan Approval Date

11/1/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$704,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $704,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $528,000.

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 24 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 24 existing jobs.

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

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Gateway Business Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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