SBA Loan from Wilshire State Bank Helps Beer, Wine, And Liquor Stores Company

Wilshire State Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this California entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Wilshire State Bank, out of Los Angeles, California. The loan was granted and they received $728,000 to help grow their Oakland, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
OAKLAND, CA 94610

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$728,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $728,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $546,000.

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 SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 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.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you are raising money for operating expenses? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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