Los Angeles, California Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Small business loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Los Angeles, California was a top priority for this small company back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Hanmi Bank. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90063

SBA Loan Lender

HANMI BANK
3660 WILSHIRE BLVD, PH-A
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.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/8/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$236,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $236,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $177,000.

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 documents indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

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 Hanmi Bank 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!

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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