Firm Gets a California SBA Loan

Small business loans in California are hard to find 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 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Innovative Bank. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: JEWELRY STORES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90014

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. Under this program, banks that work with the SBA are able to provide 7A business loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448310 - Jewelry Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

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 Innovative 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:

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