Rancho Palos Verdes, California Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

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

This small business, based in Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Comerica Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FINFISH FISHING
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
301 E OCEAN BLVD, STE 102
LONG BEACH, CA 90802

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

114111 - Finfish Fishing

Loan Approval Date

7/2/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 7 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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