Business Loan from Bank Of The West Given to Top And Body Repair And Paint Shops Company
Bank Of The West 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.
Getting a small business loan in Jacksonville, Florida was an essential business goal for this firm back in 2000 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Bank Of The West, operating out of San Francisco, California. Here are the details on this Florida small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: TOP AND BODY REPAIR AND PAINT SHOPS
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32225
SBA Loan Lender
BANK OF THE WEST
180 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
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.
SIC Code
7532 - Top and Body Repair and Paint Shops
NAICS Code
811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
Loan Approval Date
7/31/2000
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$583,400
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $583,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $437,550.
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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.
Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?
If you are raising money in Jacksonville FL, you ought to talk with a local Jacksonville SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Jacksonville businesses.
There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.
Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!
About This SBA Loan Information:
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