Fort Myers, Florida Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Fifth Third Bank

An SBA loan from Fifth Third Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Fort Myers, Florida business owner got a $346,000 loan.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Fort Myers, Florida, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Fifth Third Bank, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MEN'S CLOTHING STORES
Fort Myers, FL 33907

SBA Loan Lender

FIFTH THIRD BANK
111 LYON ST NW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

448110 - Men's Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

10/11/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$346,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $346,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $259,500.

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 loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 8 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Fifth Third Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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