Alhambra, California Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan
CaliforniaSmall business loans are available to California small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a North Carolina bank provides the loan.
This business, based in Alhambra, 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 Bank Of America. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND INFANTS CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES MERCHANT WHOLESALER
ALHAMBRA, CA 91803
SBA Loan Lender
BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255
This loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.
SBA Loan Program Type
This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.
NAICS Code
424330 - Women, Children, and Infants Clothing and Accessories Merchant Wholesaler
Loan Approval Date
11/24/2004
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$100,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.
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 5 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
If you need money to start a small business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.
SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Bank Of America and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!
About This SBA Loan Information:
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