Company Gets a California SBA Loan

Would a California SBA loan help your business get to the next level? If so, you may want to talk with this California bank, which offers SBA loans to California entrepreneurs.

By giving the right information to California Oaks State Bank, this Simi Valley, California business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company 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: MARKETING RESEARCH AND PUBLIC OPINION POLLING
Simi Valley, CA 93063

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender processed this SBA business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

541910 - Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling

Loan Approval Date

2/6/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 95 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 16 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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 California Oaks 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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