Firm Gets a California SBA Loan

Small business loans in California are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Los Angeles, California by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2007. Banks like U.S. Bank National Association may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S, GIRLS', AND INFANTS' CUT AND SEW APPAREL CONTRACTORS
LOS ANGELES, CA 90022

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

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

315212 - Women's, Girls', and Infants' Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

Loan Approval Date

10/9/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$397,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $397,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $298,350.

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 26 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 24 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

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 U.S. Bank National Association 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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