Comerica Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Dentists Company

CaliforniaSBA loans are available to California entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a Texas bank provides the loan.

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

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DENTISTS
SAN PEDRO, CA 90731

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

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

621210 - Dentists

Loan Approval Date

12/13/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$412,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $412,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $309,375.

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 5 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

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

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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Comerica Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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