San Diego, California Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Looking to get a California SBA loan? This California entrepreneur got an SBA loan, provided by a Delaware bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, 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 Lehman Brothers Bank, Fsb. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: METAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender provides SBA guaranteed business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

337124 - Metal Household Furniture Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

11/17/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$960,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $960,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $720,000.

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 8 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in San Diego or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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