Business Loans for Florists

With these business loans for florists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This florists loan for $340,000 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2002.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with National City Bank, out of Erie, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $340,000 to help grow their Greenville, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
GREENVILLE, PA 16125

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL CITY BANK
801 STATE ST
ERIE, PA 16501

At the time this loan was granted, this bank was part of the SBA's Certified Lenders Program (CLP). This program is designed to offer fast service on loan applications received from lenders who have a successful SBA lending track record and a thorough understanding of SBA policies and procedures. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the application and, in return, SBA promises a fast loan decision.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

2/28/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$340,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $340,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $255,000.

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 14 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $340,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

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