Provo, Utah Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Washington Mutual Bank

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

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Provo, Utah, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Washington Mutual Bank, based in Medford, Oregon.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BUSINESS SERVICES
PROVO, UT 84601

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
601 CRATER LAKE AVE
MEDFORD, OR 97504

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.

SIC Code

7389 - Business Services

Loan Approval Date

1/18/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$157,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $157,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $117,750.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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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