Coral Gables, Florida Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan
SBA loans in Florida are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Florida SBA loan, provided by a North Carolina bank, that was approved by the SBA.
Getting a small business loan in Coral Gables, Florida was a top priority for this particular business back in 2004 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Bank Of America. Here are the details on this Florida small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: PERSONAL LEATHER GOOD MANUFACTURING
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
SBA Loan Lender
BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255
This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.
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
316993 - Personal Leather Good Manufacturing
Loan Approval Date
8/6/2004
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$50,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.
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 6 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised 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?
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.
The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Bank Of America had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Bank Of America 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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