SBA Loan from Pacific Western Bank Helps Gift, Novelty, And Souvenir Stores Company

Pacific Western Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in San Diego, California was able to borrow $100,000 from Pacific Western Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $80,000 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR STORES
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

SBA Loan Lender

PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
6110 EL TORDO
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067

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

11/1/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $80,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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