West Coast Bank SBA Loan to Tradebinding And Related Work Company

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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Portland, Oregon was able to borrow $250,000 from West Coast Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $187,500 of this Oregon small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TRADEBINDING AND RELATED WORK
PORTLAND, OR 97210

SBA Loan Lender

WEST COAST BANK
5335 MEADOWS RD
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035

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

323121 - Tradebinding and Related Work

Loan Approval Date

3/2/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

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 30 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 30 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

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.

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