Raising Money for Specialty Trade Contractors

With these business loans for specialty trade contractors, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This specialty trade contractors loan for $130,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2007.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Oceanside, California was able to borrow $130,000 from Merchants Bank - California Natl. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $65,000 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS
OCEANSIDE, CA 92054

SBA Loan Lender

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

The lender provided this 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

238990 - Specialty Trade Contractors

Loan Approval Date

7/26/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$130,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $130,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $65,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 12 existing jobs.

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

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

This SBA loan was for $130,000. How would you spend $130,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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