Sarasota, Florida Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

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

Getting a small business loan in Sarasota, Florida was a top priority for this particular business back in 2005 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Suntrust Bank. Here are the details on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SPECIALTY FOOD STORES
Sarasota, FL 34242

SBA Loan Lender

SUNTRUST BANK
1001 SEMMES AVE, RVW 4323
RICHMOND, VA 23224

The lender provided this SBA business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

445299 - Specialty Food Stores

Loan Approval Date

3/16/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing 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 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you want money for new small business in Sarasota FL, you ought to talk with a local Sarasota SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Sarasota businesses.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, 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.

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