Washington, District of Columbia Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Innovative Bank

Innovative Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a District of Columbia entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Washington, District of Columbia was an essential business goal for this small business back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Innovative Bank, operating out of Oakland, California. Here are the details on this District of Columbia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LAWYERS
WASHINGTON, DC 20004

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this SBA loan under the SBA's 7A loan, 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.

NAICS Code

541110 - Lawyers

Loan Approval Date

10/14/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$6,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $6,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,100.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are raising money in Washington DC, you ought to talk with a local Washington SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Washington businesses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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