Pasadena, California Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

SBA loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California SBA loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Pasadena, California by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2007. Banks like Innovative Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MUSICAL GROUPS AND ARTISTS
PASADENA, CA 91101

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this SBA bank 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

711130 - Musical Groups and Artists

Loan Approval Date

3/22/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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