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 $33,000 was given to a Colorado entrepreneur in 2004.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2004. The lending bank was U.S. Bank National Association, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

The lender provided this SBA business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

6/10/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$33,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $33,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $16,500.

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 8 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 4 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to 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.

This SBA loan was for $33,000. How would you spend $33,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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