Seattle, Washington Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank Of America

Bank Of America is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Washington entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Of America, out of Charlotte, North Carolina. The loan was granted and they received $8,500 to help grow their Seattle, Washington business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LANDSCAPING SERVICES
SEATTLE, WA 98155

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

3/4/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$8,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $8,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Seattle or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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