Firm Gets a California Small Business Loan

Looking to get a California small business loan? This California entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by a California bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, 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 Union Bank Of California. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL FREIGHT TRUCKING, LOCAL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90037

SBA Loan Lender

UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA
400 CALIFORNIA ST, 1ST FL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

The lender provided this SBA bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

484110 - General Freight Trucking, Local

Loan Approval Date

9/29/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $2,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

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.

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 Union Bank Of California 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!

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