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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii was able to borrow $81,000 from Bank Of Hawaii. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $64,800 of this Hawaii small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS, PORTRAIT
KAILUA-KONA, HI 96740

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF HAWAII
75-5595 PALANI RD, CT2
KAILUA KONA, HI 96740

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA created this program to reduce the paperwork associated with borrowing money. 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

7221 - Photographic Studios, Portrait

NAICS Code

541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait

Loan Approval Date

8/29/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$81,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $81,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $64,800.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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