St. Petersburg, Florida Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Want a Florida small business loan? This Florida entrepreneur got a small business loan, provided by a Florida bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to Wachovia Bank, this St. Petersburg, Florida business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the loan applicant gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHEET METAL WORK
ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33716

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA BANK
4601 MANATEE AVE WEST
BRADENTON, FL 34209

This SBA business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

3444 - Sheet Metal Work

NAICS Code

332322 - Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

12/12/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$186,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $186,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $139,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new 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 10 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the company planned to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

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 $186,000 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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