Vista, California Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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.

This business, based in Vista, 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 La Jolla Bank, Fsb. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LOCKSMITHS
VISTA, CA 92083

SBA Loan Lender

LA JOLLA BANK, FSB
128 N BROADWAY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

561622 - Locksmiths

Loan Approval Date

4/2/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$196,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $196,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $147,000.

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 16 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 16 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like La Jolla Bank, Fsb that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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