Growing Company Gets a California SBA Loan

Would a California bank loan help help your firm avoid a serious cash crunch? If so, you may want to talk with this California bank, which offers SBA loans to California entrepreneurs.

This company, based in Pasadena, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Cathay Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOTELS AND MOTELS
PASADENA, CA 91107

SBA Loan Lender

CATHAY BANK
777 N BROADWAY
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 dates back to 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

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

12/5/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,333,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,333,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $999,750.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Cathay Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Cathay 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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