Growing Company Gets a Florida Small Business Loan

FloridaBank loans are available to Florida firms through the SBA. In this case, an Alabama bank provides the loan.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Sarasota, Florida by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2001. Banks like Regions Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: MARINAS
SARASOTA, FL 34237

SBA Loan Lender

REGIONS BANK
1900 5TH AVE NORTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

This lender issued this particular 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

4493 - Marinas

NAICS Code

713930 - Marinas

Loan Approval Date

7/11/2001

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. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company planned to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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