Fort Lauderdale, Florida Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Washington Mutual Bank

Washington Mutual Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Florida entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Fort Lauderdale, Florida was an essential business goal for this company back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Washington Mutual Bank, operating out of Henderson, Nevada. Here are the details on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: COMPUTER STORAGE DEVICE MANUFACTURING
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33334

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2273 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY, STE
HENDERSON, NV 89014

This loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

334112 - Computer Storage Device Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

3/27/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Washington Mutual Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Washington Mutual 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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