Growing Company Gets a Washington SBA Loan

WashingtonBank loans are available to Washington firms through the SBA. In this case, a North Carolina bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to Bank Of America, this Seattle, Washington business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur 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: CUSTOM COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES
SEATTLE, WA 98107

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

The lender provided this loan for a small business through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Loan Approval Date

11/3/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

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 13 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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