District of Columbia Bank Loan Issued to Eating Places Company

Bank loans in District of Columbia are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one District of Columbia bank loan, provided by a District of Columbia bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Washington, District of Columbia, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Natl Consumer Cooperative. We've got the inside scoop on this District of Columbia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
WASHINGTON, DC 20000

SBA Loan Lender

NATL CONSUMER COOPERATIVE
601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, NW, STE
WASHINGTON, DC 20044

This lender issued this bank loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program was started in 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

722211 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

6/24/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$315,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $315,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $236,250.

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 13 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the loan proceeds 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Natl Consumer Cooperative had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Natl Consumer Cooperative made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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