Portland, Oregon Lender Lends Money to Eating Places Company

A Portland, Oregon small business loan can be yours. Learn how a business got a $598,000 business loan from this Oregon bank.

This loan to an entrepreneur is a good example of an SBA loan. Columbia State Bank made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Oregon entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
PORTLAND, OR 97219

SBA Loan Lender

COLUMBIA STATE BANK
10413 SE 82ND AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97266

This lender issued this SBA small business loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 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

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

11/7/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$598,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $598,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $448,500.

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 20 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

We can help you find the best banks for small businesses in Portland or anywhere else for that matter. By talking to a number of banks about getting an SBA loan, you will increase your odds of success.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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