Company Gets a California SBA Loan

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

This company, based in South El Monte, 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 East West Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91733

SBA Loan Lender

EAST WEST BANK
135 N LOS ROBLES AVE, 7TH FL
PASADENA, CA 91101

This lender provides SBA loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

424480 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

6/15/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$765,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $765,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $573,750.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. East West Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, East West 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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