Company Gets a California SBA Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in San Diego, California was a top priority for this particular business back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Innovative Bank. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FOOD SUPPLEMENT STORES
SAN DIEGO, CA 92129

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

446191 - Food Supplement Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/31/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Innovative Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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