Salinas, California Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

This small business, based in Salinas, 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 Lehman Brothers Bank, Fsb. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCT MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
SALINAS, CA 93901

SBA Loan Lender

LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB
1000 WEST ST, STE 200
WILMINGTON, DE 19801

This lender provides SBA guaranteed business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

424470 - Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

1/14/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,102,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,102,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $826,875.

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 9 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $1,102,500 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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