Growing Company Gets a Florida SBA Loan

Looking to get a Florida bank loan? This Florida entrepreneur got a bank loan, provided by a Florida bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

Getting a small business loan in Lake Mary, Florida was a top priority for this loan applicant back in 2002 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Orlando National Bank. Here are the details on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OPTICAL GOODS STORES
LAKE MARY, FL 32746

SBA Loan Lender

ORLANDO NATIONAL BANK
502 N HWY 17-92
LONGWOOD, FL 32750

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5995 - Optical Goods Stores

NAICS Code

446130 - Optical Goods Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/2/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$115,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $115,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $97,750.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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