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

City Bank 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 small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with City Bank, out of Lynnwood, Washington. The loan was granted and they received $250,000 to help grow their Seattle, Washington business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SUPERMARKETS AND GROCERY STORES
SEATTLE, WA 98121

SBA Loan Lender

CITY BANK
14807 HWY 99
LYNNWOOD, WA 98087

This bank loan was provided by a lender with SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) status. CLP lenders who submit loans to the SBA get more expeditious service from the SBA on their loan applications.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/20/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

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. The loan application did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from City Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

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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