Poulsbo, Washington Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Viking Bank

Viking 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 Washington entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Poulsbo, Washington, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Viking Bank, based in Seattle, Washington.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHOE STORES
POULSBO, WA 98370

SBA Loan Lender

VIKING BANK
4 NICKERSON ST, STE 200
SEATTLE, WA 98109

The lender provided this SBA bank loan 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.

NAICS Code

448210 - Shoe Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/7/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the borrowed money would help create 3 new jobs.

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

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Viking Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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