Firm Gets a California Bank Loan

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Sacramento, California by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2004. Banks like Amer Express Centurion Bk may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTS AND RECREATION INSTRUCTION
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823

SBA Loan Lender

AMER EXPRESS CENTURION BK
4315 S 2700 WEST, MC 01-04
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84184

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

611620 - Sports and Recreation Instruction

Loan Approval Date

10/5/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $20,000 loan. Remember, you control your own destiny.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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