How to Get a Loan for Clothing Stores

With these commercial loans for clothing stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This clothing stores loan for $80,000 was given to a Florida entrepreneur in 2001.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Orlando, Florida, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2001. The lending bank was First Comm. Bank - Florida, based in Orlando, Florida.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: APPAREL AND ACCESSORY STORES
ORLANDO, FL 32818

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST COMM. BANK - FLORIDA
945 S ORANGE AVE
ORLANDO, FL 32806

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5699 - Apparel and Accessory Stores

NAICS Code

448190 - Clothing Stores

Loan Approval Date

8/27/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$80,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $80,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $68,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from First Comm. Bank - Florida so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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