Financing for Tobacco Stores

With these loans for tobacco stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This tobacco stores loan for $75,000 was given to a Washington entrepreneur in 2003.

This company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Columbia State Bank, out of Olympia, Washington. The loan was granted and they received $75,000 to help grow their Tacoma, Washington business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TOBACCO STORES AND STANDS
TACOMA, WA 98406

SBA Loan Lender

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

When it made this small business loan, the lender participated in the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP). This program was created to offer quick service on loan applications received from lenders who have a successful SBA lending track record and a thorough understanding of SBA policies and procedures. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the application and, in return, SBA promises a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5993 - Tobacco Stores and Stands

NAICS Code

453991 - Tobacco Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/17/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $63,750.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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