Saint Petersburg, Florida Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Business loans in Florida are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Florida business loan, provided by a Texas bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Saint Petersburg, Florida was a top priority for this SBA-financed company back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from United Central Bank. Here are the details on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GASOLINE STATIONS WITH CONVENIENCE STORES
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33710

SBA Loan Lender

UNITED CENTRAL BANK
4555 W WALNUT ST
GARLAND, TX 75042

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

447110 - Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

9/20/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$550,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $550,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $412,500.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 2 existing jobs.

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

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $550,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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