Growing Company Gets a Washington SBA Loan

Looking to get a Washington bank loan? This Washington entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a California bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

Getting a small business loan in Seattle, Washington was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Wells Fargo Bank. Here are the details on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
SEATTLE, WA 98109

SBA Loan Lender

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

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

424320 - Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

5/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$144,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $144,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $122,400.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Wells Fargo Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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