Santa Barbara, California Lender Lends Money to Florists Company

Want to talk with a Santa Barbara, California bank about a business loan? Here's one California business loan, issued by a Santa Barbara bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Pacific Cap. Bank worked out well for our friends at one local business in Vista, California. The business was able to get an SBA loan for $184,000. Nice!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
VISTA, CA 92084

SBA Loan Lender

PACIFIC CAP. BANK
1021 ANACAPA ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

10/18/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$184,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $184,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $138,000.

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 11 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 11 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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