Loans for Radio, Television, and Electronics Stores

With these loans for radio, television, and electronics stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This radio, television, and electronics stores loan for $50,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2001.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Los Angeles, California was able to borrow $50,000 from California Bank & Trust. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $25,000 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RADIO, TELEVISION, AND ELECTRONICS STORES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90005

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

The lender provided this bank 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

443112 - Radio, Television, and Electronics Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/8/2001

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 5 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. California Bank & Trust had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, California Bank & Trust 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:

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