Where to Get Capital for Car Washes

With these SBA loans for car washes, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This car washes loan for $850,000 was given to an Alaska entrepreneur in 2003.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Soldotna, Alaska, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Alaska Growth Cap. Bidco Inc., based in Anchorage, Alaska.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CARWASHES
SOLDOTNA, AK 99669

SBA Loan Lender

ALASKA GROWTH CAP. BIDCO INC.
3900 C STREET, SUITE 302
ANCHORAGE, AK 99503

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide SBA bank loans to to our country's hard-working small business owners.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7542 - Carwashes

NAICS Code

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

9/26/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$850,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $850,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $637,500.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Alaska Growth Cap. Bidco Inc. are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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