Growing Company Gets a California Bank Loan

Bank loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Santa Barbara, 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 Alliance Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHYSICIANS
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105

SBA Loan Lender

ALLIANCE BANK
100 CORPORATE POINTE
CULVER CITY, CA 90230

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

621111 - Physicians

Loan Approval Date

1/10/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$603,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $603,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $452,250.

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 9 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 9 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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