Growing Company Gets a California Business Loan

Would a California bank loan help help your firm avoid a serious cash crunch? If so, you may want to talk with this California bank, which offers SBA loans to California entrepreneurs.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Santa Cruz, California by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2004. Banks like Nara Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRYCLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

SBA Loan Lender

NARA BANK
3731 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 1000
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

8/27/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$480,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $480,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $360,000.

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 14 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 14 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a small business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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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