Portland, Oregon Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Umpqua Bank

Umpqua 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.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Umpqua Bank, out of Roseburg, Oregon. The loan was granted and they received $75,000 to help grow their Portland, Oregon business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LAWYERS
Portland, OR 97212

SBA Loan Lender

UMPQUA BANK
445 SE MAIN ST
ROSEBURG, OR 97470

This SBA loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

541110 - Lawyers

Loan Approval Date

3/22/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $37,500.

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 did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Remember, 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.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Umpqua Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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