Phoenix, Arizona Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Phoenix, Arizona by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2001. Banks like Wells Fargo Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HARDWARE STORES
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
100 W WASHINGTON ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85003

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

444130 - Hardware Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/14/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$590,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $590,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $442,500.

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 18 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 18 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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