SBA Loan from 1st Constitution Bank Helps Flower, Nursery Stock, And Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Company

1st Constitution Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one New Jersey entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2008. They applied for an SBA loan with 1st Constitution Bank, out of Cranbury, New Jersey. The loan was granted and they received $350,000 to help grow their Englewood, New Jersey business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOWER, NURSERY STOCK, AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
Englewood, NJ 07631

SBA Loan Lender

1ST CONSTITUTION BANK
RTE 130 & DEY RD
CRANBURY, NJ 08512

The lender provided this SBA 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

424930 - Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

1/22/2008

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$350,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $350,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $175,000.

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 no employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

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

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into 1st Constitution Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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