North Hollywood, California Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in North Hollywood, California was a top priority for this particular business back in 2006 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Merchants Bank - California Natl. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LAWYERS
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91601

SBA Loan Lender

MERCHANTS BANK - CALIFORNIA NATL
1 CIVIC PLAZA DR
CARSON, CA 90745

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

541110 - Lawyers

Loan Approval Date

10/16/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$585,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $585,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $438,750.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

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

Remember, 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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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