California Bank Loan Issued to Women's Clothing Stores Company

Business loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Monterey Park, 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 Gbc International Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

SBA Loan Lender

GBC INTERNATIONAL BANK
168 W GARVEY AVE
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5621 - Women's Clothing Stores

NAICS Code

448120 - Women's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/30/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $24,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $30,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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