Growing Company Gets a Florida Small Business Loan

Bank loans in Florida are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Florida bank loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This small business, based in Holmes Beach, 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 National City Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LIQUOR STORES
HOLMES BEACH, FL 34217

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
1 E FOURTH ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

This lender issued this particular commercial loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5921 - Liquor Stores

NAICS Code

445310 - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/29/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$149,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $149,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $111,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from National City Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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