Oakland, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Wilshire State Bank

An SBA loan from Wilshire State Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, an Oakland, California business owner got a $313,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Oakland, California was able to borrow $313,000 from Wilshire State Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $234,750 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
OAKLAND, CA 94602

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/4/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$313,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $313,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $234,750.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

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

If you need money to start business in Oakland CA, you ought to talk with a local Oakland SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Oakland businesses.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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