Getting an SBA Loan for Florists

Looking for business loans for florists? Talk to a banker who works with the SBA. This $25,000 florists loan was issued by an Ohio bank.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2005. They applied for an SBA loan with U.S. Bank National Association, out of Cincinnati, Ohio. The loan was granted and they received $25,000 to help grow their Fairview Heights, Illinois business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL 62208

SBA Loan Lender

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

This lender processed this debt financing under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

11/2/2005

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. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 11 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 11 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. U.S. Bank National Association had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, U.S. Bank National Association made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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