Getting an SBA Loan for Store Retailers

With these commercial loans for store retailers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This store retailers loan for $23,400 was given to a Washington entrepreneur in 2006.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Bellevue, Washington was able to borrow $23,400 from Washington Mutual Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $11,700 of this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: STORE RETAILERS
BELLEVUE, WA 98006

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2273 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY, STE
HENDERSON, NV 89014

The lender provided this bank loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

3/16/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$23,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $23,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $11,700.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

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 Washington Mutual Bank 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:

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