SBA Loan from Community Bank Helps Eating Places Company

Community Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Los Angeles, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Community Bank, based in Pasadena, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90064

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY BANK
790 E COLORADO BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91101

This lender issued this particular bank loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

Loan Approval Date

1/12/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$85,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $85,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $68,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Community Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Community Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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