Liberty Savings Bank, F.S.B. Gives Bank Loan to Photographic Studios, Portrait Company

FloridaSBA loans are available to Florida entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a Florida bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Sarasota, Florida, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Liberty Savings Bank, F.S.B.. We've got the inside scoop on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIOS, PORTRAIT
SARASOTA, FL 34236

SBA Loan Lender

LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B.
1950 S TAMIAMI TRL
SARASOTA, FL 34239

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

7221 - Photographic Studios, Portrait

NAICS Code

541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait

Loan Approval Date

4/26/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$43,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $43,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $36,550.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

This company got an SBA loan. You can too! Maybe you want money for start up business? Maybe you want money to buy a franchise? Regardless of why you need money, guaranteed SBA loans may be the right answer for you.

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