SBA Loan from Wells Fargo Bank Helps Florists Company

Wells Fargo Bank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

Getting a small business loan in Lakewood, California was an essential business goal for this company back in 2006 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Wells Fargo Bank, operating out of San Jose, California. Here are the details on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
LAKEWOOD, CA 90712

SBA Loan Lender

WELLS FARGO BANK
121 PARK CENTER PLZ
SAN JOSE, CA 95113

This lender processed this commercial loan 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

6/15/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$45,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $45,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $22,500.

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 12 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 13 existing jobs.

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

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.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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