SBA Loan from First Bank Helps Apparel And Accessory Stores Company

First Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one California entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Whittier, California was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from First Bank, operating out of Huntington Beach, California. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: APPAREL AND ACCESSORY STORES
WHITTIER, CA 90605

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
16900 GOLDENWEST ST
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647

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.

SIC Code

5699 - Apparel and Accessory Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/15/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$587,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $587,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $440,550.

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 14 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like First Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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