Bellingham, Washington Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Want a Washington small business loan? This Washington entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by a Washington bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to Whidbey Island Bank, this Bellingham, Washington business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRINKING PLACES
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

SBA Loan Lender

WHIDBEY ISLAND BANK
450 SW BAYSHORE DR
OAK HARBOR, WA 98277

This lender issued this particular business loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722410 - Drinking Places

Loan Approval Date

5/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 15 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Whidbey Island Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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