Borrowing Money for Nursery and Garden Centers

With these loans for nursery and garden centers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This nursery and garden centers loan for $35,000 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2002.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Franklin, Pennsylvania, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2002. The lending bank was National City Bank, based in Erie, Pennsylvania.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTERS
FRANKLIN, PA 16323

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
801 STATE ST
ERIE, PA 16501

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

444220 - Nursery and Garden Centers

Loan Approval Date

4/12/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 6 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 6 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

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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