Local Business Gets a California Bank Loan

Looking to get 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 Los Angeles, 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 Hanmi Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC LIGHTING FIXTURE MANUFACTURING
LOS ANGELES, CA 90006

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender processed this commercial loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

335122 - Commercial and Industrial Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

6/2/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

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

Remember, you 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.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Hanmi Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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