California Bank & Trust SBA Loan to Department Stores Company

California Bank & Trust 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 Florida entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Miami Beach, Florida, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was California Bank & Trust, based in San Diego, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DEPARTMENT STORES
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33140

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
11622 EL CAMINO REAL, STE 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130

The lender provided this business 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

452111 - Department Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/26/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$69,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $69,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $34,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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