Firm Gets a California Small Business Loan

Small business loans in California are hard to find these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in San Luis Obispo, California was a top priority for this small company back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from First Bank - San Luis Obispo A D. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' CLOTHING STORES
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK - SAN LUIS OBISPO A D
995 HIGUERA ST
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

This lender issued this business loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448130 - Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/25/2005

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. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 19 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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