Saint Cloud, Florida Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Wachovia Bank

Wachovia Bank 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 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Wachovia Bank, out of Birmingham, Alabama. The loan was granted and they received $307,000 to help grow their Saint Cloud, Florida business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE BODY, PAINT, AND INTERIOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
SAINT CLOUD, FL 34769

SBA Loan Lender

WACHOVIA BANK
420 N 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

This lender provides SBA guaranteed business loans as part of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP). SBA PLP lenders are chosen from among the SBA's best lenders and have full delegation of lending authority in most situations.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

811121 - Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Loan Approval Date

2/23/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$307,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $307,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $230,250.

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. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

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