SBA Loan from Lehman Brothers Bank, Fsb Helps Drapery Hardware And Window Blinds And Shades Company

Lehman Brothers Bank, Fsb and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Florida entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Tampa, Florida was able to borrow $1,000,000 from Lehman Brothers Bank, Fsb. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $750,000 of this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: DRAPERY HARDWARE AND WINDOW BLINDS AND SHADES
TAMPA, FL 33613

SBA Loan Lender

LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB
101 SUMMER ST
BOSTON, MA 02110

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

2591 - Drapery Hardware and Window Blinds and Shades

NAICS Code

337920 - Blind and Shade Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

4/10/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $750,000.

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 13 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 13 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Lehman Brothers Bank, Fsb and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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