Branch Bank & Trust SBA Loan to Florists Company

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

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Mc Lean, Virginia was able to borrow $37,000 from Branch Bank & Trust. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $18,500 of this Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
MC LEAN, VA 22101

SBA Loan Lender

BRANCH BANK & TRUST
200 W 2ND ST
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101

The lender provided this commercial 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

5/5/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$37,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $37,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $18,500.

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 7 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

If you need emergency money for small business, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from Branch Bank & Trust so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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