Los Angeles, California Bank Gives SBA Loan to Footwear Wholesalers Company

Thinking about meeting with a Los Angeles, California bank about a small business loan? Here's one California business loan, issued by a Los Angeles bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Wilshire State Bank worked out well for our friends at one local business in Pomona, California. They received an SBA loan for $357,000. Awesome!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FOOTWEAR WHOLESALERS
POMONA, CA 91768

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

422340 - Footwear Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

12/8/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$357,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $357,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $267,750.

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 7 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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