Company Gets a Florida SBA Loan

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.

By giving the right information to Merchants & Southern Bank, this Gainesville, Florida business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

SBA Loan Lender

MERCHANTS & SOUTHERN BANK
3631 N MAIN ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA started this program to limit the paperwork associated with borrowing money. The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Today, you can borrow up to $100,000 through the low-doc SBA program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

Loan Approval Date

1/25/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$55,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $55,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $44,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the business promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Merchants & Southern Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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