Firm Gets a Florida Small Business Loan

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

By giving the right information to Regions Bank, this Miami, Florida business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTORS
MIAMI, FL 33136

SBA Loan Lender

REGIONS BANK
6200 POPLAR AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38119

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722310 - Food Service Contractors

Loan Approval Date

6/28/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,210,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,210,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $797,498.

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 40 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 40 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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