Borrowing Money for Nursery and Garden Centers

With these small business loans for nursery and garden centers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This nursery and garden centers loan for $25,000 was given to a West Virginia entrepreneur in 2003.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Grafton, West Virginia, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was The Huntington National Bank, based in Columbus, Ohio.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTERS
GRAFTON, WV 26354

SBA Loan Lender

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
7 EASTON OVAL
COLUMBUS, OH 43219

The lender provided this business 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

444220 - Nursery and Garden Centers

Loan Approval Date

4/24/2003

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 a new 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 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 2 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides government-guaranteed loans designed to help small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for credit get the funds they need.

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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