Access the Top SBA Lending for California Small Business
California State, renowned for its diverse economy and innovative culture, offers boundless opportunities for small business success. From the bustling streets of Los Angeles to the tech hub of Silicon Valley, entrepreneurs discover a myriad of pathways to thrive. With access to top-notch SBA lending programs, California small businesses can tap into crucial financial resources to propel their ventures forward.
California
The Golden State
4,100,000 small businesses
7,500,000 small business employees
Source: US SBA Office of Advocacy - 2023 Report
Up to $500K Available
8.5% as of 2/2024 | 2 weeks to fund
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Business Dynamic of California
Between March 2021 and March 2022, 213,893 California establishments opened and 120,730 closed, for a net increase of 93,163. Employment expanded at 318,767 establishments and contracted at 203,349. Small businesses accounted for 130,888 openings and 91,314 closings.
Establishments in California
Employment in California
Between March 2021 and March 2022, 213,893 California establishments opened and 120,730 closed, for a net increase of 93,163. Employment expanded at 318,767 establishments and contracted at 203,349. Small businesses accounted for 130,888 openings and 91,314 closings.
Source: Business Employment Dynamics (BLS)
Small Business Loans in California
The Community Reinvestment Act requires large banks to report new small business loans. In 2021, reporting banks issued $11.7 billion in loans to California businesses with revenues of $1 million or less. Total reported new lending to businesses through loans of $100,000 or less was $18.1 billion. Total reported new lending to businesses through loans of $1 million or less was $45.6 billion.
New lending to businesses with revenues under $1 million
Source: CRA Aggregate Data (FFIEC)
Industries and Employment of California's Small Businesses
Source: Business Employment Dynamics (BLS)
Business Ownership Share by Demographic in California
Business Count by Demographic in California
Total California Employement by Business Size
Small Business Employment and Payroll by Industry in California
Source: Business Employment Dynamics (BLS)