SBA Loan from First Hawaiian Bank Helps Home Furnishings Stores 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 business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with First Hawaiian Bank, out of Honolulu, Hawaii. The loan was granted and they received $100,000 to help grow their Kahului, Hawaii business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOME FURNISHINGS STORES
KAHULUI, HI 96732

SBA Loan Lender

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

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

442299 - Home Furnishings Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/23/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had no employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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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