Tampa, Florida Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Small business loans in Florida are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Florida small business loan, provided by an Alabama 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 Regions Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GROCERY STORES
TAMPA, FL 33613

SBA Loan Lender

REGIONS BANK
1900 5TH AVE NORTH
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

This lender issued this particular SBA loan under the SBA Low Documentation program, which simplifies the SBA loan application process and emphasizes the borrower's character, credit history and projected cash flow.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5411 - Grocery Stores

NAICS Code

445120 - Convenience Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/7/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$130,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $130,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $110,500.

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 application for the borrower did not indicate that the small business promised to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

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.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Regions Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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