Innovative Bank SBA Loan to Specialty Food Stores Company

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

Getting a small business loan in Honolulu, Hawaii was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Innovative Bank, operating out of Oakland, California. Here are the details on this Hawaii small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
HONOLULU, HI 96819

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This small business loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/11/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,500.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

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. Innovative Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Innovative 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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