Merchants Bank - California Natl Gives Business Loan to Limited-Service Restaurants Company

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

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 Merchants Bank - California Natl. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
LOS ANGELES, CA 90047

SBA Loan Lender

MERCHANTS BANK - CALIFORNIA NATL
1 CIVIC PLAZA DR
CARSON, CA 90745

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.

NAICS Code

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

8/14/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$480,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $480,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $360,000.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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