Firm Gets a California Small Business Loan

Looking to get a California small business loan? This California entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by a New Jersey bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

Getting a small business loan in Palo Alto, California was a top priority for this small company back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Cit Small Business Lending Corp. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
PALO ALTO, CA 94301

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

541211 - Certified Public Accountants

Loan Approval Date

11/16/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$515,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $515,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $386,250.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Cit Small Business Lending Corp and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

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