Business Loan from Wilshire State Bank Given to Full-Service Restaurants Company

Wilshire State 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Los Angeles, California was able to borrow $633,000 from Wilshire State Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $474,750 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
LOS ANGELES, CA 90006

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/20/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$633,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $633,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $474,750.

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 no employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $633,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

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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