Where to Get Capital for Florists

Looking for SBA loans for florists? The SBA may be the answer. This $720,000 florists loan was issued by a Florida bank.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Fernandina Beach, Florida was able to borrow $720,000 from First National Bank - Nassau Cnty. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $540,000 of this Florida small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

SBA Loan Lender

FIRST NATIONAL BANK - NASSAU CNTY
1891 S 14TH ST
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

8/23/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$720,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $720,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $540,000.

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 12 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 12 existing jobs.

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

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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