Borrowing Money for Florists

With these bank loans for florists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This florists loan for $61,600 was given to a Texas entrepreneur in 2003.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Lubbock, Texas, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Plainscapital Bank, based in Lubbock, Texas.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
LUBBOCK, TX 79424

SBA Loan Lender

PLAINSCAPITAL BANK
5010 UNIVERSITY AVE
LUBBOCK, TX 79413

The lender provided this SBA 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

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

11/10/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$61,600

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $61,600 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $30,800.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your 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.

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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