Growing Company Gets a Florida Small Business Loan

Bank loans in Florida are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Florida bank loan, provided by a Florida bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Palm Harbor, Florida by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2004. Banks like Landmark Bank Of Florida may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GLASS AND GLAZING CONTRACTORS
PALM HARBOR, FL 34683

SBA Loan Lender

LANDMARK BANK OF FLORIDA
544 S WASHINGTON BLVD
SARASOTA, FL 34236

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.

NAICS Code

238150 - Glass and Glazing Contractors

Loan Approval Date

6/9/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$150,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $150,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $127,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 11 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Landmark Bank Of Florida are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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