Center Bank Gives Business Loan to Beer, Wine, And Liquor Stores Company

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

This small business, based in Lakewood, Colorado, 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 Center Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Colorado small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BEER, WINE, AND LIQUOR STORES
LAKEWOOD, CO 80266

SBA Loan Lender

CENTER BANK
3435 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 700
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/21/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$300,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $300,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $225,000.

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 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are raising money in Lakewood CO, you ought to talk with a local Lakewood SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Lakewood businesses.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Center Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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