San Luis Obispo, California Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

This company, based in San Luis Obispo, 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 Mission Community Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BARBER SHOPS
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

SBA Loan Lender

MISSION COMMUNITY BANK
581 HIGUERA ST
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

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

812111 - Barber Shops

Loan Approval Date

1/8/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$135,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $135,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $114,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 7 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Mission Community Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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