Local Business Gets a Florida Small Business Loan

Want a Florida business loan? This Florida entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a New York bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Ocala, Florida by studying this loan to a local business, made back in 2005. Banks like Banco Popular North America may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION
OCALA, FL 34470

SBA Loan Lender

BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA
7 W 51ST ST, BETWEEN 5TH & 6T
NEW YORK CITY, NY 10019

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

485991 - Special Needs Transportation

Loan Approval Date

11/4/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$789,500

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $789,500 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $592,125.

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 13 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 13 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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