Growing Company Gets a Florida Bank Loan

Would a Florida bank loan help help your firm avoid a serious cash crunch? If so, you may want to talk with this Nevada bank, which offers SBA loans to Florida entrepreneurs.

This small business, based in Pembroke Pines, 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 Washington Mutual Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CENTERS
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33028

SBA Loan Lender

WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2273 N GREEN VALLEY PKWY, STE
HENDERSON, NV 89014

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

621420 - Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

Loan Approval Date

1/16/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$288,900

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $288,900 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $216,675.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 3 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.

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Washington Mutual Bank 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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