Hanmi Bank Gives SBA Loan to Women's Handbag And Purse Manufacturing Company

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.

Getting a small business loan in Los Angeles, California was a top priority for this particular business back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Hanmi Bank. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S HANDBAG AND PURSE MANUFACTURING
LOS ANGELES, CA 90005

SBA Loan Lender

HANMI BANK
3660 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 103
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

316992 - Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

10/25/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$568,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $568,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $426,600.

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 8 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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