Firm Gets a California Small Business Loan

CaliforniaSmall business loans are available to California small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a New York bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Los Angeles, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Shinhan Bank America. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
Los Angeles, CA 90010

SBA Loan Lender

SHINHAN BANK AMERICA
330 FIFTH AVE, 4TH FL
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10016

The lender provided this 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

531320 - Real Estate Appraisers

Loan Approval Date

8/30/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

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 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 13 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Shinhan Bank America that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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