SBA Loan from Southern Comm. Bank Helps Family Clothing Stores Company

Southern Comm. 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 growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Lutz, Florida, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was Southern Comm. Bank, based in Tampa, Florida.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FAMILY CLOTHING STORES
LUTZ, FL 33549

SBA Loan Lender

SOUTHERN COMM. BANK
5650 BRECKENRIDGE PARK DR, ST
TAMPA, FL 33610

This loan was provided via the SBA's LowDoc (Low Documentation) program. For these loans, the SBA can guarantee up to 80 percent of the loan amount. More importantly, completed applications are processed quickly by the SBA, usually within two or three days, and the required documentation to get a loan is minimal.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5651 - Family Clothing Stores

NAICS Code

448140 - Family Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

11/13/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$70,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $70,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $59,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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