California SBA Loan Issued to Gift, Novelty, And Souvenir Stores Company

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

By giving the right information to Lehman Brothers Bank, Fsb, this San Diego, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

SBA Loan Lender

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

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.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/17/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$263,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $263,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $197,625.

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 2 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

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

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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