Growing Company Gets a Hawaii Business Loan

Bank loans in Hawaii are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Hawaii bank loan, provided by a Hawaii bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Central Pacific Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Hawaii small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FAMILY CLOTHING STORES
HONOLULU, HI 96826

SBA Loan Lender

CENTRAL PACIFIC BANK
220 S KING ST
HONOLULU, HI 96813

This lender processed this SBA bank 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

448140 - Family Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/18/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$76,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $76,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $38,250.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Central Pacific Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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