Business Loan from Spectrum Bank Given to Drinking Places Company

Spectrum Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Spectrum Bank, out of Irvine, California. The loan was granted and they received $409,000 to help grow their Pasadena, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRINKING PLACES
PASADENA, CA 91107

SBA Loan Lender

SPECTRUM BANK
15615 ALTON PKWY
IRVINE, CA 92618

This lender issued this small business loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722410 - Drinking Places

Loan Approval Date

8/22/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$409,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $409,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $306,750.

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 application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Spectrum Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Spectrum Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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