Getting an SBA Loan for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Looking for SBA loans for commercial and institutional building construction? The SBA may be the answer. This $150,000 commercial and institutional building construction loan was issued by a California bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Cathay Bank, out of Alhambra, California. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Los Angeles, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
LOS ANGELES, CA 90018

SBA Loan Lender

CATHAY BANK
1420 E VALLEY BLVD
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801

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

233320 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Loan Approval Date

4/12/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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 Cathay 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!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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