Coral Springs, Florida Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Bank loans in Florida are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Florida bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc., this Coral Springs, Florida business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the entrepreneur 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: OPHTHALMIC GOODS MANUFACTURING
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA SBA LENDING, INC.
1620 E. ROSEVILLE PKWY, STE 1
ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

This loan was issued under the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP), which means that the lender has a successful SBA lending background and are well trained in SBA policies and procedures.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

339115 - Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

12/23/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$550,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $550,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $412,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 40 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Wachovia Sba Lending, Inc. that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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