Loan to Buy John L. Scott Reality Franchise Issued By Columbia State Bank

Need a loan to purchase a John L. Scott Reality franchise? Columbia State Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a John L. Scott Reality franchise? If so, here's a 2000 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Columbia State Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Tacoma, Washington.

SBA Loan Borrower

JOHN L. SCOTT REAL ESTATE
TACOMA, WA 98408

SBA Loan Lender

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

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with getting a loan . The low-doc program involves completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

6531 - Real Estate Agents and Managers

NAICS Code

531210 - Real Estate Agents and Brokers

Loan Approval Date

1/12/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $80,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a John L. Scott Reality franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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 important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Columbia State Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Columbia State Bank 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.

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