Growing Company Gets a California SBA Loan
Bank loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.
By giving the right information to Wells Fargo Bank, this Los Angeles, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
LOS ANGELES, CA 91604
SBA Loan Lender
WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113
This lender processed this loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.
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
541990 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Loan Approval Date
3/10/2005
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$300,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.
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 6 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.
Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?
SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.
The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Wells Fargo Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Wells Fargo Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.
The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.
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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