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Getting an SBA Loan for Limited-Service Restaurants

With these SBA loans for limited-service restaurants, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This limited-service restaurants loan for $344,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2004.

Getting a small business loan in Oakland, California was important for this business back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Cathay Bank, operating out of Los Angeles, California. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
OAKLAND, CA 94605

SBA Loan Lender

CATHAY BANK
777 N BROADWAY
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

1/30/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$344,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $344,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $258,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 9 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Cathay Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Cathay Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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