San Diego, California Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

CaliforniaBusiness loans are available to California business owners through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to First Bank, this San Diego, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner 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: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS
SAN DIEGO, CA 92020

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
318 4TH AVE
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910

This commercial loan was issued by an SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) lender. CLP lenders perform a thorough analysis of the loan application and, in return, SBA provides a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5521 - Motor Vehicle Dealers

NAICS Code

441120 - Used Car Dealers

Loan Approval Date

1/9/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,330,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,330,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $997,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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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