First Coast Community Bank Gives Business Loan to Specialty Food Stores Company

SBA loans in Florida are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Florida SBA loan, provided by a Florida bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Deland, Florida by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2007. Banks like First Coast Community Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
DeLand, FL 32720

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COAST COMMUNITY BANK
1750 S 14TH ST
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

This lender provides SBA commercial loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/6/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$496,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $496,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $372,000.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

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

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. First Coast Community Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, First Coast Community Bank 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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