Tampa, Florida Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from California Bank & Trust

California Bank & Trust is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Florida entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with California Bank & Trust, out of Sacramento, California. The loan was granted and they received $100,000 to help grow their Tampa, Florida business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: TESTING LABORATORIES
TAMPA, FL 33614

SBA Loan Lender

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

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

541380 - Testing Laboratories

Loan Approval Date

11/20/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $50,000.

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 28 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 28 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, 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.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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