California Bank Loan Issued to Beauty Salons Company

Bank loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a Nevada bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Simi Valley (simi), 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 Washington Mutual Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEAUTY SALONS
SIMI VALLEY (SIMI), CA 93065

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2273 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY, STE
HENDERSON, NV 89014

The lender provided this business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

812112 - Beauty Salons

Loan Approval Date

4/6/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Washington Mutual Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Washington Mutual Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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