Business Loan from Center Bank Given to Women's And Girls' Cut And Sew Outerwear Manufacturing Company

Center Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Los Angeles, California was able to borrow $1,400,000 from Center Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $999,880 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' CUT AND SEW OUTERWEAR MANUFACTURING
LOS ANGELES, CA 90007

SBA Loan Lender

CENTER BANK
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 700
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

315239 - Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Outerwear Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

8/12/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,400,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,400,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $999,880.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 25 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 25 existing jobs.

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

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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 Center 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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