Seattle, Washington Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Hanmi Bank

Hanmi 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Seattle, Washington was able to borrow $168,000 from Hanmi Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $84,000 of this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONVENIENCE STORES
SEATTLE, WA 98134

SBA Loan Lender

HANMI BANK
3660 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE 103
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

This business 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

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/22/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$168,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $168,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $84,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Hanmi Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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