Local Business Gets a California Small Business 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 Marcos, 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: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
SAN MARCOS, CA 92069

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
318 4TH AVE
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910

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

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/15/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$115,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $115,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $86,250.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like First Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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