Borrowing Money for General Automotive Repair

With these small business loans for general automotive repair, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general automotive repair loan for $48,000 was given to a Washington entrepreneur in 2000.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Ferndale, Washington, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Banner Bank, based in Bellingham, Washington.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS
FERNDALE, WA 98248

SBA Loan Lender

BANNER BANK
1605 CORNWALL
BELLINGHAM, WA 98227

This lender issued this particular commercial loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

5/4/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$48,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $48,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $38,400.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Banner Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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