Borrowing Money for Travel Agencies

Looking for small business loans for travel agencies? The SBA may be the answer. This $150,000 travel agencies loan was issued by a Florida bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Saint Augustine, Florida was able to borrow $150,000 from Putnam State Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $127,500 of this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TRAVEL AGENCIES
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32066

SBA Loan Lender

PUTNAM STATE BANK
3275 US 1 SOUTH
SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32086

This was a Low Documentation SBA loan. The SBA launched this program to reduce the paperwork associated with appliying for an SBA loan . The low-doc program requires completion of only a one-page form for a loan of $50,000 or less. The limits have changed over time. Right now, the maximum small business loan for this SBA program is $100,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

4724 - Travel Agencies

NAICS Code

561510 - Travel Agencies

Loan Approval Date

11/5/2002

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 an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

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

About This SBA Loan Information:

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