San Bernardino, California Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan
Looking to get a California bank loan? This California entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a Texas bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.
This small 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 Small Business Loan Source LLC. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411
SBA Loan Lender
SMALL BUSINESS LOAN SOURCE LLC
9801 WESTHEIMER RD #1100
HOUSTON, TX 77056
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.
SIC Code
5411 - Grocery Stores
NAICS Code
445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
Loan Approval Date
6/30/2000
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$132,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $132,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $99,000.
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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.
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 $132,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?
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