American Services Industries Gets a Florida Business Loan

SBA loans in Florida are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Florida SBA loan, provided by a Tennessee bank, that was approved by the SBA.

By giving the right information to Regions Bank, this Miami, Florida business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, American Services Industries 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

AMERICAN SERVICES INDUSTRIES
6043 NW 167TH STREET #16
MIAMI, FL 33015

SBA Loan Lender

REGIONS BANK
6200 POPLAR AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38119

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

561720 - Janitorial Services

Loan Approval Date

6/28/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$293,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $293,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $219,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower, American Services Industries, borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 100 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 100 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Regions 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:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's SBA loan database.

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