Santa Monica, California Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Searching for a California business loan? This California entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a California bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This small business, based in Santa Monica, California, 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 East West Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
SANTA MONICA, CA 90405

SBA Loan Lender

EAST WEST BANK
3920 N PECK RD
EL MONTE, CA 91732

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide SBA bank loans to to entrepreneurs who might have trouble getting a conventional bank loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/13/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

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 did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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