Sovereign Bank Gives Bank Loan to Florists Company

MassachusettsSBA loans are available to Massachusetts entrepreneurs through the SBA. In this case, a Massachusetts bank provides the loan.

This company, based in Lawrence, Massachusetts, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Sovereign Bank. We've got the inside scoop on this Massachusetts small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
LAWRENCE, MA 01843

SBA Loan Lender

SOVEREIGN BANK
75 STATE ST
BOSTON, MA 02109

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This bank loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5992 - Florists

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

11/21/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$204,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $204,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $153,000.

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 7 employees. This SBA loan request did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Sovereign Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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