Growing Company Gets a California Small Business Loan

Bank loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Los Angeles, California by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2006. Banks like Wells Fargo Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DURABLE GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

423990 - Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

11/16/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$40,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $40,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $20,000.

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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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