California Bank & Trust SBA Loan to Clothing Stores Company

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

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with California Bank & Trust, out of Sacramento, California. The loan was granted and they received $100,000 to help grow their Winter Haven, Florida business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CLOTHING STORES
WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

448190 - Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/10/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

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 25 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 25 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you want money for new small business in Winter Haven FL, you ought to talk with a local Winter Haven SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Winter Haven businesses.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, 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.

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