Orlando, Florida Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Community W. Bank

Community W. 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 growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Orlando, Florida, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2007. The lending bank was Community W. Bank, based in Goleta, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: STORE RETAILERS
ORLANDO, FL 32836

SBA Loan Lender

COMMUNITY W. BANK
5827 HOLLISTER AVE
GOLETA, CA 93117

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453998 - Store Retailers

Loan Approval Date

2/21/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$232,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $232,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $174,000.

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 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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