SBA Loan from Center Bank Helps Beer, Wine, And Liquor Stores Company

An SBA loan from Center Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Thornton, Colorado business owner got a $172,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Thornton, Colorado was able to borrow $172,000 from Center Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $129,000 of this Colorado small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
THORNTON, CO 80260

SBA Loan Lender

CENTER BANK
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 700
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/3/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$172,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $172,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $129,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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