Richmond, Virginia Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Innovative Bank

Innovative Bank has a track record as a leading provider of SBA loans. Find out how this Virginia entrepreneur received an SBA loan from them.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Richmond, Virginia, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Innovative Bank, based in Oakland, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRYCLEANING AND LAUNDRY SERVICES
RICHMOND, VA 23231

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services

Loan Approval Date

3/6/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are wondering how to raise money for a business in Richmond VA, you ought to talk with a local Richmond SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Richmond businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Innovative Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Innovative 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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