SBA Loan from Comerica Bank Helps Groceries And Related Products Company

Comerica 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 growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Comerica Bank, out of Dallas, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $823,000 to help grow their Los Angeles, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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.

SIC Code

5149 - Groceries and Related Products

NAICS Code

422490 - Grocery and Related Products Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

6/30/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$823,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $823,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $617,250.

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 50 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 50 existing jobs.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Comerica Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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