Washington County, Oregon
SBA loans in Washington County
Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Forest Grove, Sherwood and communities across Washington County.
Business acquisitions, owner-occupied commercial real estate and working capital, from a commercial banker with more than 27 years of experience.
27+ years
Business banking experience at small and large banks and credit unions
$250,000–$5 million
Owner-occupied commercial real estate and business acquisition loans Paul helps with most
Portland
SBA office serving Washington County
Financing for Washington County business owners
Home to Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Forest Grove and Sherwood, Washington County anchors Oregon’s Silicon Forest. Its small business economy spans technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and retail, from tech suppliers in Hillsboro to family-owned cafés in downtown Sherwood, with U.S. Highway 26, I-5 and the Portland-Hillsboro Airport nearby.
Many local businesses supply or serve the region’s large technology and manufacturing employers, and owners often need equipment financing, a larger building or acquisition financing to grow. SBA 7(a) and 504 loans offer lower down payments than many conventional loans, which helps owners keep cash in the business.
Paul and his team travel to each county when needed. That means Paul can walk a property or sit down with a buyer and seller while a deal comes together.
What Paul finances in Washington County
Business acquisitions
Stock and asset purchases, financed with SBA 7(a) loans from first offer to closing.
Commercial real estate
Buy or refinance the building your business operates from, with a lower down payment than many conventional loans.
Local SBA resources for Washington County
SBA Portland District Office
Washington County is served by the SBA Portland District Office.
419 SW 11th Ave., Suite 310, Portland, OR 97205 · 503-326-2682 (by appointment)
Free business advising
For no-cost help with a business plan, projections or a purchase, Washington County owners can work with the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network, which can connect you with the nearest center. A solid plan and clean projections make any SBA application stronger.
Is your Washington County project a good fit?
Paul helps best with projects that have one of these
- Business annual sales from $500,000 to $20 million
- Owner-occupied commercial real estate (51% or more) and business acquisitions with loan amounts from $250,000 to $5 million
- A business operating for more than 2 years, with loan needs above $50,000
- A goal of using an SBA loan’s low down payment to keep cash in the business
Paul has a difficult time helping
- New businesses (under 2 years in business)
- Land purchases where there is no construction or the land is not used for business purposes
- Businesses outside of the Pacific Northwest
Common questions from Washington County borrowers
Do I need a lender with a branch in Washington County?
No. SBA lenders can finance businesses across the areas they serve, and much of the process happens by phone, email and secure document upload. Paul and his team travel to each county when needed.
Do SBA lenders care more about collateral or cash flow?
Cash flow. That said, many SBA lenders also want some level of collateral. Most lenders have their own risk tolerance when it comes to lending without collateral.
How long does the process take?
It depends on the project. A real estate purchase or business acquisition typically takes 45 to 65 days from the time you first connect with your lender. Getting the lender what they need as soon as possible makes for a faster experience.
Which SBA office covers Washington County?
The SBA Portland District Office. You do not apply to the SBA directly for a 7(a) or 504 loan, though. You apply through a lender, and the lender works with the SBA on your behalf.
Where Paul lends
Paul helps business owners across Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Select a county to see its local SBA resources.
Washington
Oregon
Tell Paul what you are trying to buy in Washington County.
Start with a conversation about the building, the business or the equipment you have in mind.
Paul is not a loan broker. He works for a financial institution that is a direct lender.
Last updated October 25, 2026