SBA Loan from United Western Bank Helps Drinking Places Company

United Western Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Oregon entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with United Western Bank, out of Denver, Colorado. The loan was granted and they received $700,000 to help grow their Tigard, Oregon business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRINKING PLACES
TIGARD, OR 97224

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED WESTERN BANK
700 17TH ST, STE 100
DENVER, CO 80202

This lender issued this loan for a small business under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5813 - Drinking Places

NAICS Code

722410 - Drinking Places

Loan Approval Date

6/29/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$700,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $700,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $525,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 16 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into United Western Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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