St. John, Washington Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Bank Of Whitman

Bank Of Whitman and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Washington 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 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with Bank Of Whitman, out of Colfax, Washington. The loan was granted and they received $120,000 to help grow their St. John, Washington business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
ST. JOHN, WA 99171

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF WHITMAN
201 S MAIN ST
COLFAX, WA 99111

This lender provides SBA commercial loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

5/4/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$120,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $120,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,000.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Bank Of Whitman had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Of Whitman made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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