Tobacco Stores Loans

With these loans for tobacco stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This tobacco stores loan for $100,000 was given to a Washington entrepreneur in 2003.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Wilshire State Bank, out of Los Angeles, California. The loan was granted and they received $100,000 to help grow their Seattle, Washington business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOBACCO STORES
SEATTLE, WA 98133

SBA Loan Lender

WILSHIRE STATE BANK
3200 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453991 - Tobacco Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/25/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $85,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Remember, you 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.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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