Whidbey Island Bank Gives Small Business Loan to Scenic And Sightseeing Transportation, Water Company

Bank loans in Washington are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Washington bank loan, provided by a Washington bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in La Conner, Washington, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Whidbey Island Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SCENIC AND SIGHTSEEING TRANSPORTATION, WATER
LA CONNER, WA 98257

SBA Loan Lender

WHIDBEY ISLAND BANK
450 SW BAYSHORE DR
OAK HARBOR, WA 98277

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

487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Loan Approval Date

4/5/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$52,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $52,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $39,000.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Whidbey Island Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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