Fort Lauderdale, Florida Entrepreneur Gets a 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.

This small business, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Bank Of America. We've got the inside scoop on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This lender processed this business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

441229 - Motor Vehicle Dealers

Loan Approval Date

6/24/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$7,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $7,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $3,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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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