Lake City, Florida Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Searching for a Florida small business loan? This Florida entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by a New York bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This company, based in Lake City, 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 Newtek Small Business Finance Inc.. We've got the inside scoop on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
LAKE CITY, FL 32055

SBA Loan Lender

NEWTEK SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE INC.
1440 BROADWAY, 17TH FL.
NEW YORK, NY 10018

This SBA small business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

5/12/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$102,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $102,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $51,250.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

This SBA loan was for $102,500. How would you spend $102,500 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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