Fort Lee, New Jersey 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 New Jersey entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Washington Mutual Bank, based in Henderson, Nevada.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
FORT LEE, NJ 07024

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender processed this commercial loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

1/24/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you 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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