Firm Gets a California Bank Loan

CaliforniaSmall business loans are available to California small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Santee, 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 Discovery Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
SANTEE, CA 92071

SBA Loan Lender

DISCOVERY BANK
338 VIA VERA CRUZ
SAN MARCOS, CA 92078

This lender issued this loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

235310 - Electrical Contractors

Loan Approval Date

1/30/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$225,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $225,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $168,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 20 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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