Local Business Gets a Florida Bank Loan

FloridaBusiness loans are available to Florida business owners through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

This small business, based in Orlando, Florida, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Innovative Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAFETERIAS, GRILL BUFFETS, AND BUFFETS
ORLANDO, FL 32806

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. This program helps the United States banking system to provide commercial loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

722212 - Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

Loan Approval Date

12/25/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job 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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $20,000 loan. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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