Rbs Citizens Gives Business Loan to Florists Company

SBA loans in Rhode Island are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Rhode Island SBA loan, provided by a Rhode Island bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Getting a small business loan in Cranston, Rhode Island was a top priority for this particular business back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Rbs Citizens. Here are the details on this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
CRANSTON, RI 02920

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLAZA
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

12/31/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

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 5 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

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

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

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