Tacoma, Washington Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

SBA loans in Washington are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Washington SBA loan, provided by a Washington bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Tacoma, Washington, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Columbia State Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SNACK AND NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE BARS
TACOMA, WA 98403

SBA Loan Lender

COLUMBIA STATE BANK
2915 HARRISON AVE NW, STE 230
OLYMPIA, WA 98502

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722213 - Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Loan Approval Date

11/25/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$77,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $77,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $65,450.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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