La Belle, Florida Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from First Bank

First Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Florida entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2007. They applied for an SBA loan with First Bank, out of Clewiston, Florida. The loan was granted and they received $175,000 to help grow their La Belle, Florida business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
LA BELLE, FL 33935

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
300 E SUGARLAND HWY
CLEWISTON, FL 33440

This lender processed this commercial loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

2/14/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$175,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $175,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $87,500.

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 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 40 new jobs and retain 42 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $175,000 loan. Remember, if it to be, it is up to me!

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