Portland, Oregon Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Portland, Oregon was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Pacific Continental Bank. Here are the details on this Oregon small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
PORTLAND, OR 97205

SBA Loan Lender

PACIFIC CONTINENTAL BANK
111 W 7TH AVE
EUGENE, OR 97401

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

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/29/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$202,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $202,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $151,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 2 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.

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 Pacific Continental 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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