Growing Company Gets a California Bank Loan

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

This small business, based in San Francisco, 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 City National Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FOOD MANUFACTURING
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118

SBA Loan Lender

CITY NATIONAL BANK
606 S OLIVE ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90014

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

311999 - Food Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

11/27/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 15 existing jobs.

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

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. City National Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, City National Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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