SBA Loan from Community Bank Helps Retail Bakeries Company

Community 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 Monrovia, California was able to borrow $35,000 from Community Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $28,000 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL BAKERIES
MONROVIA, CA 91016

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY BANK
790 E COLORADO BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91101

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5461 - Retail Bakeries

NAICS Code

311811 - Retail Bakeries

Loan Approval Date

8/30/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $28,000.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Community Bank 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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