Los Angeles, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Wilshire State Bank

Wilshire State Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Los Angeles, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Wilshire State Bank, based in Los Angeles, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAR WASHES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90043

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

1/13/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,450,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,450,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $1,087,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 16 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 16 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for business? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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