Raising Money for Florists

With these business loans for florists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This florists loan for $10,000 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2007.

Getting a small business loan in Brownsville, Texas was important for this business back in 2007 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Innovative Bank, operating out of Oakland, California. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this bank loan under the 7A SBA program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program began in 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

3/22/2007

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Innovative Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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