Growing Company Gets a Florida Business Loan

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

This business, based in Key Largo, 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 Banco Popular North America. We've got the inside scoop on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
KEY LARGO, FL 33037

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

5/18/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $900,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you need seed money for business? Maybe you have a business and need capital to get to the next level? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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