Banco Popular North America Gives Bank Loan to Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing Company

Business loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California business loan, provided by a New York bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Vernon, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Banco Popular North America. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MOTOR VEHICLE BODY MANUFACTURING
VERNON, CA 90058

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

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

336211 - Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

9/16/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,320,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,320,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $990,375.

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 7 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 12 new jobs and retain 7 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

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 Banco Popular North America 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!

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