Local Business Gets a California SBA Loan
CaliforniaBusiness loans are available to California business owners through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.
By giving the right information to Wilshire State Bank, this Santa Cruz, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: CLOTHING STORES
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
SBA Loan Lender
WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
This lender provides SBA small business 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
448190 - Clothing Stores
Loan Approval Date
5/8/2006
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$400,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $400,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $300,000.
More Information on This SBA Loan
The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 10 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.
SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Wilshire State Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!
About This SBA Loan Information:
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