Business Loan from Vanguard Bank & Trust Company Given to Art Dealers Company

Vanguard Bank & Trust Company is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Florida entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Destin, Florida, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Vanguard Bank & Trust Company, based in Valparaiso, Florida.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: ART DEALERS
DESTIN, FL 32540

SBA Loan Lender

VANGUARD BANK & TRUST COMPANY
23 S JOHN SIMS PKWY
VALPARAISO, FL 32580

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453920 - Art Dealers

Loan Approval Date

3/30/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$218,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $218,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $163,500.

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 8 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 12 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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 an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Vanguard Bank & Trust Company are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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