SBA Loan from First California Bank Helps Used Merchandise Stores Company

First California Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Ventura, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was First California Bank, based in Camarillo, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
VENTURA, CA 93001

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST CALIFORNIA BANK
1100 PASEO CAMARILLO
CAMARILLO, CA 93010

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/12/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$70,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $70,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $56,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

This SBA loan was for $70,000. How would you spend $70,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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