How to Get a Loan for Fresh and Frozen Seafood Processing

Looking for business loans for fresh and frozen seafood processing? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $250,000 fresh and frozen seafood processing loan was issued by a California bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in San Gabriel, California was able to borrow $250,000 from United Commercial Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $187,500 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FRESH AND FROZEN SEAFOOD PROCESSING
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED COMMERCIAL BANK
555 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

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

311712 - Fresh and Frozen Seafood Processing

Loan Approval Date

5/1/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

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 25 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 25 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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