Local Business Gets a Washington Business Loan

Would a Washington business loan help your company expand? If so, you may want to talk with this Washington bank, which offers SBA loans to Washington entrepreneurs.

This business, based in Ephrata, 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 Washington Trust Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES
EPHRATA, WA 98823

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON TRUST BANK
402 S ASH
MOSES LAKE, WA 98837

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

448120 - Women's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/14/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$46,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $46,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $39,525.

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. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

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 Trust 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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