Business Loan from Columbia State Bank Given to Specialized Local Freight Trucking Company

Columbia State 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Portland, Oregon was able to borrow $531,000 from Columbia State Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $371,700 of this Oregon small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALIZED LOCAL FREIGHT TRUCKING
PORTLAND, OR 97203

SBA Loan Lender

COLUMBIA STATE BANK
1301-A ST, STE 800
TACOMA, WA 98402

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

484220 - Specialized Local Freight Trucking

Loan Approval Date

10/25/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$531,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $531,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $371,700.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 35 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 35 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

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 Columbia State 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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