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 Port St. Joe, Florida by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2000. Banks like Superior Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHELLFISH
PORT ST. JOE, FL 32456

SBA Loan Lender

SUPERIOR BANK
418 CECIL G COSTIN SR BLVD
PORT SAINT JOE, FL 32456

This lender issued this SBA loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

0913 - Shellfish

NAICS Code

114112 - Shellfish Fishing

Loan Approval Date

2/25/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$250,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $250,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $187,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Superior Bank 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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