Raising Money for Car Washes

With these bank loans for car washes, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This car washes loan for $530,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2004.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in North Hollywood, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was National Bank Of California, based in Los Angeles, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAR WASHES
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91601

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA
145 S FAIRFAX AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

8/24/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$530,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $530,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $397,500.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $530,000 loan. Remember, things become real when you believe you can achieve them!

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