SBA Loan from Wells Fargo Bank Helps Landscape Architectural Services Company

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

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with Wells Fargo Bank, out of San Jose, California. The loan was granted and they received $612,000 to help grow their Redmond, Washington business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
REDMOND, WA 98052

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

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

541320 - Landscape Architectural Services

Loan Approval Date

3/15/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$612,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $612,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $459,000.

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 29 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 32 new jobs and retain 29 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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