Where to Get Capital for Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Wholesalers

With these SBA loans for flower, nursery stock, and florists' supplies wholesalers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This flower, nursery stock, and florists' supplies wholesalers loan for $5,000 was given to a Virginia entrepreneur in 2004.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Chesapeake, Virginia, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was Innovative Bank, based in Oakland, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOWER, NURSERY STOCK, AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES WHOLESALERS
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23325

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this commercial loan under the SBA's 7A loan, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 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

422930 - Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

8/4/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

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

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are wondering how to find money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

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

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