Kent, Washington Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from California Bank & Trust

An SBA loan from California Bank & Trust typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Kent, Washington business owner got a $215,000 loan.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Kent, Washington, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was California Bank & Trust, based in Sacramento, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONSUMER GOODS RENTAL
KENT, WA 98032

SBA Loan Lender

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

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

532299 - Consumer Goods Rental

Loan Approval Date

10/31/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$215,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $215,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $161,250.

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 24 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 27 new jobs and retain 24 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

If you need money to start a business or need money to grow a business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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 California Bank & Trust 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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