California Bank & Trust Gives Small Business Loan to Floor Covering Stores Company

Business loans in Florida are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Florida business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This business, based in Tampa, 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 California Bank & Trust. We've got the inside scoop on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOOR COVERING STORES
TAMPA, FL 33604

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

442210 - Floor Covering Stores

Loan Approval Date

12/4/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$332,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $332,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $249,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

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.

If you need to find money for a business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from California Bank & Trust 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.

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