SBA Loan from Whidbey Island Bank Helps Physical, Occupational And Speech Therapists, And Audiologists Company

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

This growing company received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Whidbey Island Bank, out of Oak Harbor, Washington. The loan was granted and they received $633,200 to help grow their Bellingham, Washington business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPISTS, AND AUDIOLOGISTS
BELLINGHAM, WA 98229

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender provides SBA bank loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

621340 - Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

Loan Approval Date

11/23/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$633,200

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $633,200 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $474,900.

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 11 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 11 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

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 Whidbey Island 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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