Saint Petersburg, Florida Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

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

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Saint Petersburg, Florida by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2007. Banks like Wells Fargo Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRUGS AND DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33703

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

424210 - Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

1/4/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$95,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $95,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $47,500.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

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

If you need money to start a small business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Wells Fargo Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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