Entrepreneur Works With Tacoma, Washington Bank to Get an SBA Loan

A Tacoma, Washington business loan can be yours. Learn how a company got a $290,000 business loan from this Washington bank.

This loan to a local firm is a good example of an SBA loan. Columbia State Bank made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Washington entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: USED MERCHANDISE STORES
SEATTLE, WA 98109

SBA Loan Lender

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

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453310 - Used Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/23/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$290,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $290,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $217,500.

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 20 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 20 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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