Naples, Florida Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

Business loans in Florida are tough to come by 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 Naples, 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: AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES STORES
NAPLES, FL 34104

SBA Loan Lender

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

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

441310 - Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/30/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$730,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $730,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $547,500.

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 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 8 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Cit Small Business Lending Corp are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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