Firm Gets a California Bank Loan

Small business loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in San Bernardino, 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 U.S. Bank National Association. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE WHOLESALERS
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

This lender provides SBA 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

421210 - Furniture Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

9/30/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,660,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,660,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $999,992.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

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 $1,660,500 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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