Phoenix, Arizona Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Small business loans in Arizona are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Arizona small business loan, provided by an Utah bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Bank Of The West, this Phoenix, Arizona business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CLOTHING STORES
PHOENIX, AZ 85031

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF THE WEST
142 EAST 200 SOUTH
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448190 - Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/3/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$245,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $245,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $183,750.

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 13 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 25 new jobs and retain 25 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $245,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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