Clearwater, Florida Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Synovus Bank Of Tampa Bay

Synovus Bank Of Tampa Bay 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.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Synovus Bank Of Tampa Bay, out of Saint Petersburg, Florida. The loan was granted and they received $140,000 to help grow their Clearwater, Florida business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE STORES
CLEARWATER, FL 33767

SBA Loan Lender

SYNOVUS BANK OF TAMPA BAY
333 THIRD AVE NORTH
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701

This bank was authorized by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) as an official lender for the SBA Preferred Lender Program (PLP). Only the most active and experienced lenders qualify for this SBA lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

442110 - Furniture Stores

Loan Approval Date

2/4/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$140,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $140,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $119,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

Your solution for where to find money to start a business may be an SBA guaranteed loan. This company recognized that the SBA offers great programs for new and growing businesses. Now it's your turn. Talk to a banker to start the process.

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