First Hawaiian Bank Gives SBA Loan to Pet Care Services Company

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

This business, based in Port Allen (eleele Landing), Hawaii, 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 First Hawaiian Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Hawaii small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PET CARE SERVICES
PORT ALLEN (ELEELE LANDING), HI 96722

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK
999 BISHOP ST, 29TH FL
HONOLULU, HI 96813

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

812910 - Pet Care Services

Loan Approval Date

5/22/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$63,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $63,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $31,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into First Hawaiian Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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