Tacoma, Washington Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Small business loans in Washington are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Washington small business loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Tacoma, Washington was a top priority for this small company back in 2008 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from U.S. Bank National Association. Here are the details on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL BAKERIES
TACOMA, WA 98404

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

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

311811 - Retail Bakeries

Loan Approval Date

2/14/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$137,200

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $137,200 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $102,900.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 8 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. U.S. Bank National Association had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, U.S. Bank National Association 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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