Pomona, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Bank

First 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Pomona, California was able to borrow $1,087,500 from First Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $815,625 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CARWASHES
POMONA, CA 91767

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
318 4TH AVE
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910

This lender issued this SBA bank loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, 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.

SIC Code

7542 - Carwashes

NAICS Code

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

4/11/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,087,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,087,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $815,625.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 14 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like First Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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