Lakeland, Florida Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

Business loans in Florida are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Florida business loan, provided by a New Jersey bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Lakeland, Florida by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2004. Banks like Cit Small Business Lending Corp may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS CENTERS
LAKELAND, FL 33803

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

This lender provides SBA loan for small businesses as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

6/24/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$275,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $275,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $206,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 2 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the funding would help create 2 new jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Cit Small Business Lending Corp had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Cit Small Business Lending Corp made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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