Portland, Oregon Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from West Coast Bank

West Coast Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how an Oregon entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with West Coast Bank, out of Lake Oswego, Oregon. The loan was granted and they received $75,000 to help grow their Portland, Oregon business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OFFICES AND CLINICS OF DOCTORS OF MEDICINE
PORTLAND, OR 97225

SBA Loan Lender

WEST COAST BANK
5335 MEADOWS RD
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035

The lender provided this loan for a small business through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

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

SIC Code

8011 - Offices and Clinics of Doctors of Medicine

Loan Approval Date

7/21/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $37,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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