Local Business Gets a Florida SBA Loan

FloridaBusiness loans are available to Florida business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Wisconsin bank provides the loan.

This small 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 M&i Marshall & Ilsley Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
Tampa, FL 33604

SBA Loan Lender

M&I MARSHALL & ILSLEY BANK
770 N WATER ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53202

The lender provided this SBA small 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

812199 - Personal Care Services

Loan Approval Date

7/17/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

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 only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 1 existing job.

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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. M&i Marshall & Ilsley Bank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, M&i Marshall & Ilsley Bank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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