Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank Of Hawaii

Bank Of Hawaii is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Hawaii entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Of Hawaii, out of Honolulu, Hawaii. The loan was granted and they received $75,000 to help grow their Kailua-Kona, Hawaii business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONCRETE WORK
KAILUA-KONA, HI 96745

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF HAWAII
130 MERCHANT ST
HONOLULU, HI 96813

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program is quick, requiring completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Currently, $100,000 is the maximum loan amount.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

1771 - Concrete Work

NAICS Code

235710 - Concrete Contractors

Loan Approval Date

9/6/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $60,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Bank Of Hawaii and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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