Sonoma, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Washington Mutual Bank

Washington Mutual Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Washington Mutual Bank, out of Henderson, Nevada. The loan was granted and they received $42,000 to help grow their Sonoma, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BED-AND-BREAKFAST INNS
SONOMA, CA 95476

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2273 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY, STE
HENDERSON, NV 89014

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

721191 - Bed-and-Breakfast Inns

Loan Approval Date

1/6/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$42,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $42,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $21,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. 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

If you need business start up money in Sonoma CA, you ought to talk with a local Sonoma SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Sonoma businesses.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Sonoma 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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