Getting an SBA Loan for Florists

Looking for commercial loans for florists? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $269,000 florists loan was issued by a California bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Borrego Springs Bank, out of Borrego Springs, California. The loan was granted and they received $269,000 to help grow their Bakersfield, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

SBA Loan Lender

BORREGO SPRINGS BANK
587 PALM CANYON DR, STE 101
BORREGO SPRINGS, CA 92004

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

10/29/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$269,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $269,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $201,750.

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 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 6 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.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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