Growing Company Gets a Washington Small Business Loan

Want a Washington bank loan? This Washington entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by an Ohio bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, based in Bellevue, Washington, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from U.S. Bank National Association. We've got the inside scoop on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CLOTHING STORES
BELLEVUE, WA 98004

SBA Loan Lender

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

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448190 - Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/17/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$397,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $397,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $297,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the borrowed money would help generate 3 new jobs.

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

Remember, you 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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $397,000 loan. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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