Growing Company Gets a Washington SBA Loan

Searching for a Washington bank loan? This Washington entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a California bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, based in Everett, 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 Hanmi Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRYCLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES
EVERETT, WA 98201

SBA Loan Lender

HANMI BANK
3660 WILSHIRE BLVD, PH-A
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

This lender provides SBA small business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

5/28/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$126,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $126,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $107,100.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Hanmi Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Hanmi Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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