Firm Gets a Hawaii Small Business Loan

HawaiiSmall business loans are available to Hawaii small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Hawaii bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to First Hawaiian Bank, this Kailua, Hawaii business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIMITED-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
KAILUA, HI 96734

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender processed this 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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

9/25/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$110,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $110,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $55,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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