SBA Loan from First Hawaiian Bank Helps Radio Stations Company

First Hawaiian Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Hawaii entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with First Hawaiian Bank, out of Honolulu, Hawaii. The loan was granted and they received $150,000 to help grow their Hilo, Hawaii business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RADIO STATIONS
HILO, HI 96720

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK
999 BISHOP ST, 29TH FL
HONOLULU, HI 96813

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

513112 - Radio Stations

Loan Approval Date

2/19/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

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 loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 7 new jobs and retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

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

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