SBA Loan from California Bank & Trust Helps Jewelry Stores Company

California Bank & Trust 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.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Northridge (north Los Angeles), California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was California Bank & Trust, based in Sacramento, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: JEWELRY STORES
NORTHRIDGE (NORTH LOS ANGELES), CA 91324

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

The lender provided this SBA loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

448310 - Jewelry Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/18/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$23,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $23,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $11,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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 $23,500 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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