Business Loan from West Coast Bank Given to General Long-Distance Freight Trucking Company

West Coast 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 Oregon entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

Getting a small business loan in Portland, Oregon was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from West Coast Bank, operating out of Portland, Oregon. Here are the details on this Oregon small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL LONG-DISTANCE FREIGHT TRUCKING
PORTLAND, OR 97218

SBA Loan Lender

WEST COAST BANK
1000 SW BROADWAY, STE 1100
PORTLAND, OR 97205

This small business loan was issued under the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP), which means that this lending institution has a successful SBA lending track record and are well trained in SBA policies and procedures.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

484121 - General Long-Distance Freight Trucking

Loan Approval Date

8/8/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$330,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $330,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $247,500.

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 15 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. West Coast Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, West Coast Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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