Bank Loans for Florists

With these bank loans for florists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This florists loan for $1,200,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2005.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Carlsbad, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was First Bank, based in Chula Vista, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
CARLSBAD, CA 92009

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST BANK
318 4TH AVE
CHULA VISTA, CA 91910

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

2/3/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,200,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,200,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $900,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

If you need emergency money for small businesses, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from First 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.

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