Business Loan from Whidbey Island Bank Given to Shoe Stores Company

Whidbey Island Bank 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 Washington entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Mount Vernon, Washington was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2001 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Whidbey Island Bank, operating out of Sedro Woolley, Washington. Here are the details on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHOE STORES
MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273

SBA Loan Lender

WHIDBEY ISLAND BANK
339 FERRY ST
SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to minimize 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.

NAICS Code

448210 - Shoe Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/10/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $46,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Whidbey Island Bank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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