San Diego, California Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

This small business, based in San Diego, 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 Pacific Western Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT
SAN DIEGO, CA 92127

SBA Loan Lender

PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
16495 BERNARDO CENTER DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92128

This loan was provided by a banker with SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) status. CLP lenders who submit loan guaranty requests to the SBA get more expeditious service from the SBA on their loan applications.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

488510 - Freight Transportation Arrangement

Loan Approval Date

9/16/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $225,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Pacific Western Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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