Business Loan from Florida Community Bank Given to Grocery Stores Company

Florida Community Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Florida entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Punta Gorda, Florida was able to borrow $85,000 from Florida Community Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $72,250 of this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950

SBA Loan Lender

FLORIDA COMMUNITY BANK
7900 SUMMERLIN LAKES DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33907

This lender issued this particular business loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

445110 - Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Loan Approval Date

4/29/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$85,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $85,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $72,250.

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. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the small business planned 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?

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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Florida Community Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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