Entrepreneur Works With Thousand Oaks, California Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Thinking about meeting with a Thousand Oaks, California bank about a small business loan? Here's one California business loan, issued by a Thousand Oaks bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with California Oaks State Bank worked out well for our friends at one local firm in Simi Valley, California. They received an SBA loan for $150,000. Awesome!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PLUMBING, HEATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING
SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA OAKS STATE BANK
50 W HILLCREST DR
THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360

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.

SIC Code

1711 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning

NAICS Code

235110 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors

Loan Approval Date

3/13/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $112,500.

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 21 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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