Growing Company Gets an Oregon Small Business Loan

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

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 Wilshire State Bank. Here are the details on this Oregon small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
PORTLAND, OR 97217

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

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

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/9/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$562,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $562,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $421,875.

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 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

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.

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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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