California Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
California IBank — Small Business Finance Center · State
A state loan-guarantee that reduces lender risk so California small businesses can get credit for start-up costs, construction, inventory, working capital, or expansion. Applied for through a regional Financial Development Corporation.
What this program’s published criteria check
Requirements the program publishes
- For California small businesses.
- For businesses with 1–750 employees.
Who it covers
Businesses in California
Funding range
Amount not published — confirm on the official source
Deadline
No published deadline — confirm the current round on the official source
Application cost
The official application is free.
Official source
Always apply through the funder directly. FundBridge Navigator never submits on your behalf.
https://www.ibank.ca.gov/small-business-finance-center/Information last verified July 22, 2026.
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