Tumwater, WA Entrepreneur Gets SBA Loan to Buy Best Western Inn Franchise

Need a loan to invest in a Best Western Inn franchise? Hanmi Bank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

Want to borrow money to buy a Best Western Inn franchise? If so, here's a 2003 SBA franchise loan that you should know about. Hanmi Bank was the lender and the entrepreneur was based in Tumwater, Washington.

SBA Loan Borrower

TUMWATER BEST WESTERN INN
TUMWATER, WA 98501

SBA Loan Lender

HANMI BANK
3660 WILSHIRE BLVD, PH-A
LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

721110 - Hotels and Motels

Loan Approval Date

7/3/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,330,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,330,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $997,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Best Western Inn franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 15 existing jobs.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 Hanmi 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!

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