Los Angeles, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Innovative Bank

Innovative Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Los Angeles, California was an essential business goal for this company back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Innovative Bank, operating out of Oakland, California. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This SBA loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/30/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Innovative Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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