Boca Raton, Florida Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Comerica Bank

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

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2006. They applied for an SBA loan with Comerica Bank, out of Dallas, Texas. The loan was granted and they received $239,500 to help grow their Boca Raton, Florida business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
BOCA RATON, FL 33487

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811490 - Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

10/25/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$239,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $239,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $179,625.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must 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.

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 $239,500 loan. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way!

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