Navarre, Florida Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Whitney National Bank

Whitney National 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 small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Whitney National Bank, out of New Orleans, Louisiana. The loan was granted and they received $64,000 to help grow their Navarre, Florida business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
NAVARRE, FL 32566

SBA Loan Lender

WHITNEY NATIONAL BANK
228 ST. CHARLES AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

10/8/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$64,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $64,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $54,400.

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 9 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Whitney National Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Whitney National Bank 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.

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