SBA Loan from California Bank & Trust Helps Sporting Goods Stores Company

An SBA loan from California Bank & Trust typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Seattle, Washington business owner got a $487,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Seattle, Washington was able to borrow $487,000 from California Bank & Trust. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $365,250 of this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPORTING GOODS STORES
SEATTLE, WA 98105

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

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

451110 - Sporting Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/20/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$487,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $487,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $365,250.

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 9 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 9 new jobs and retain 9 existing jobs.

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

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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