Ocala, Florida Entrepreneur Gets a 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 North Carolina bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Ocala, Florida was a top priority for this small company back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Bank Of America. Here are the details on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES
OCALA, FL 34475

SBA Loan Lender

BANK OF AMERICA
100 N TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

452990 - General Merchandise Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/1/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $20,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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