Business Loan from Sterling Savings Bank Given to Snack And Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars Company

Sterling Savings Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Washington entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Sterling Savings Bank, out of Spokane, Washington. The loan was granted and they received $25,600 to help grow their Ephrata, Washington business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SNACK AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BARS
EPHRATA, WA 98823

SBA Loan Lender

STERLING SAVINGS BANK
111 N WALL ST, MAIL STOP #952
SPOKANE, WA 99201

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

6/21/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,600

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,600 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $21,760.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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