Bay Cities National Bank Gives Bank Loan to Office Supplies And Stationery Company

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Torrance, California by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2003. Banks like Bay Cities National Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICE SUPPLIES AND STATIONERY
TORRANCE, CA 90505

SBA Loan Lender

BAY CITIES NATIONAL BANK
1333 S PACIFIC COAST HWY
REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277

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

453210 - Office Supplies and Stationery

Loan Approval Date

3/4/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $150,000.

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 8 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, 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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