Tempe, Arizona Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Cobiz Bank

Cobiz Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Arizona entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Cobiz Bank, out of Phoenix, Arizona. The loan was granted and they received $94,800 to help grow their Tempe, Arizona business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DIRECT SELLING ESTABLISHMENTS
TEMPE, AZ 85281

SBA Loan Lender

COBIZ BANK
2700 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 110
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

This lender processed this loan for a small business under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

454390 - Direct Selling Establishments

Loan Approval Date

3/26/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$94,800

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $94,800 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $47,400.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $94,800 loan. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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