Financing for Florists

Looking for commercial loans for florists? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $164,000 florists loan was issued by a Virginia bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Clifton Forge, Virginia, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Sonabank, National Association, based in Clifton Forge, Virginia.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
CLIFTON FORGE, VA 24422

SBA Loan Lender

SONABANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
511 MAIN ST
CLIFTON FORGE, VA 24422

This SBA loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5992 - Florists

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

8/12/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$164,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $164,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $123,000.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the company planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Although it's called an SBA loan, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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

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