Freeland, Washington Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Whidbey Island Bank

Whidbey Island Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Washington entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Freeland, Washington, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Whidbey Island Bank, based in Oak Harbor, Washington.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: VETERINARY SERVICES
FREELAND, WA 98249

SBA Loan Lender

WHIDBEY ISLAND BANK
450 SW BAYSHORE DR
OAK HARBOR, WA 98277

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

541940 - Veterinary Services

Loan Approval Date

8/13/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$90,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $90,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $76,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Whidbey Island Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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