Local Business Gets a California Bank Loan

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Los Angeles, California by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2000. Banks like Comerica Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CARWASHES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90221

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7542 - Carwashes

NAICS Code

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

9/28/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$820,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $820,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $615,000.

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 25 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 25 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.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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