Seattle, Washington Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Columbia State Bank

Columbia State 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 business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Seattle, Washington, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Columbia State Bank, based in Tacoma, Washington.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SNACK AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BARS
SEATTLE, WA 98101

SBA Loan Lender

COLUMBIA STATE BANK
1301-A ST, STE 800
TACOMA, WA 98402

This lender provides SBA loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

3/15/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$112,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $112,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $95,200.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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.

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