Santa Barbara, California Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Bank loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Santa Barbara, California by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2000. Banks like Pacific Cap. Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COIN-OPERATED LAUNDRIES AND DRYCLEANING
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93103

SBA Loan Lender

PACIFIC CAP. BANK
1021 ANACAPA ST
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

This lender issued this particular SBA small business loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7215 - Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaning

NAICS Code

812310 - Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners

Loan Approval Date

10/18/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$90,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $90,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $72,000.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company 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?

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

This SBA loan was for $90,000. How would you spend $90,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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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