Growing Company Gets an Oregon Bank Loan

Would an Oregon bank loan help help your firm avoid a serious cash crunch? If so, you may want to talk with this Oregon bank, which offers SBA loans to Oregon entrepreneurs.

By giving the right information to Albina Community Bank, this Portland, Oregon business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur 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: GIFT, NOVELTY, AND SOUVENIR SHOPS
PORTLAND, OR 97203

SBA Loan Lender

ALBINA COMMUNITY BANK
8040 N LOMBARD
PORTLAND, OR 97203

This loan was granted by an SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) lender. CLP lenders perform a comprehensive analysis of the loan application and, in return, SBA delivers a quick answer on whether the loan qualifies.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5947 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/18/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,000.

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 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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