St. Petersbvrg, Florida Entrepreneur Gets an SBA Loan

Business loans in Florida are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Florida business loan, provided by a Virginia bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in St. Petersbvrg, 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 Business Loan Center, LLC. We've got the inside scoop on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RESIDENTIAL CARE
ST. PETERSBVRG, FL 33713

SBA Loan Lender

BUSINESS LOAN CENTER, LLC
3900 WESTERRE PARKWAY, SUITE
RICHMOND, VA 23233

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide business loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

8361 - Residential Care

NAICS Code

623312 - Homes for the Elderly

Loan Approval Date

3/9/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$218,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $218,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $163,500.

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 5 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Business Loan Center, LLC so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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