Los Angeles, California Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan
Small business loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.
By giving the right information to Nara Bank, this Los Angeles, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRIES AND DRYCLEANERS
LOS ANGELES, CA 90037
SBA Loan Lender
NARA BANK
3731 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
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.
NAICS Code
812310 - Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
Loan Approval Date
12/21/2000
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$450,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $450,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $337,500.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company
had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.
Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business
Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.
Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Nara Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).
About This SBA Loan Information:
All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.
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