General Long-Distance Freight Trucking Business Loans

With these business loans for general long-distance freight trucking, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This general long-distance freight trucking loan for $375,000 was given to a Florida entrepreneur in 2002.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Lakeland, Florida, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was Colonial Bank, based in Lakeland, Florida.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TRUCKING
LAKELAND, FL 33810

SBA Loan Lender

COLONIAL BANK
114 N TENNESSEE AVE
LAKELAND, FL 33801

This lender issued this bank loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

4213 - Trucking

NAICS Code

484121 - General Long-Distance Freight Trucking

Loan Approval Date

8/22/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$375,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $375,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $281,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 45 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Colonial Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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