Getting an SBA Loan for Dentists

Looking for business loans for dentists? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $1,280,000 dentists loan was issued by a California bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with 1st Centennial Bank, out of Redlands, California. The loan was granted and they received $1,280,000 to help grow their Mission Viejo, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DENTISTS
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

SBA Loan Lender

1ST CENTENNIAL BANK
218 E STATE ST
REDLANDS, CA 92373

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

621210 - Dentists

Loan Approval Date

2/17/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,280,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,280,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $960,000.

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 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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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