Santa Monica, California Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

CaliforniaBank loans are available to California firms through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Santa Monica, 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 Shinhan Bank America. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE STORES
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404

SBA Loan Lender

SHINHAN BANK AMERICA
3000 W OLYMPIC BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90006

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

443111 - Household Appliance Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/31/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Shinhan Bank America so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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