Growing Company Gets a Washington Business Loan

WashingtonBank loans are available to Washington firms through the SBA. In this case, a Washington bank provides the loan.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Bellingham, Washington by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2007. Banks like Peoples Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND LEASING
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

SBA Loan Lender

PEOPLES BANK
418 GROVER ST
LYNDEN, WA 98264

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

532420 - Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

Loan Approval Date

8/17/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

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

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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 Peoples 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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