Raising Money for Drycleaning and Laundry Services

With these business loans for drycleaning and laundry services, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This drycleaning and laundry services loan for $50,000 was given to a Washington entrepreneur in 2005.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with Washington 1st Internatl, out of Seattle, Washington. The loan was granted and they received $50,000 to help grow their Lakewood, Washington business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRYCLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON 1ST INTERNATL
9709 3RD AVE NE, STE 110
SEATTLE, WA 98115

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

1/25/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $42,500.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Washington 1st Internatl 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).

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