Company Gets a Florida Bank Loan

Looking to get a Florida SBA loan? This Florida entrepreneur got an SBA loan, provided by a Texas bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

By giving the right information to Comerica Bank, this Fort Lauderdale, Florida business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the applying company gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL STORES
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33334

SBA Loan Lender

COMERICA BANK
1717 MAIN
DALLAS, TX 75201

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This bank loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5999 - Retail Stores

NAICS Code

443112 - Radio, Television, and Electronics Stores

Loan Approval Date

1/29/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$390,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $390,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $292,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the company promised to use the loan proceeds to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't forget. To get an SBA loan, you must apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Comerica Bank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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