Los Angeles, California Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

SBA loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California SBA loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Bridge Bank, this Los Angeles, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company 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: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022

SBA Loan Lender

BRIDGE BANK
55 ALMADEN BLVD
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

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

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Loan Approval Date

2/6/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 12 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Bridge Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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