Bank Of America SBA Loan to Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers Company

Bank Of America 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.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Fort Lauderdale, Florida was able to borrow $80,000 from Bank Of America. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $40,000 of this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DURABLE GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33331

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

423990 - Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

7/14/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$80,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $80,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $40,000.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you need money to start a business or already have a business and need money to expand, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

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 Bank Of America 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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