Bradenton, Florida Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

FloridaBusiness loans are available to Florida business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Missouri bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to Ge Cap. Small Business Finan Corp, this Bradenton, Florida business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner 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: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
BRADENTON, FL 34210

SBA Loan Lender

GE CAP. SMALL BUSINESS FINAN CORP
635 MARYVILLE CENTRE DR, STE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63141

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

5399 - General Merchandise Stores

NAICS Code

453910 - Pet and Pet Supplies Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/17/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$318,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $318,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $238,500.

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 10 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Ge Cap. Small Business Finan Corp and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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