Los Angeles, California Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

CaliforniaSBA loans are available to California entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

Getting a small business loan in Los Angeles, California was a top priority for this particular business back in 2006 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Union Bank Of California. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NONDURABLE GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
LOS ANGELES, CA 90015

SBA Loan Lender

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

The lender provided this SBA 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

424990 - Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

2/10/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Union Bank Of California so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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