Burlington, Vermont Bank Lends Money to Flowers, Nursery Stock, And Florists Supplies Company in Middlebury, Vermont

A Burlington, Vermont SBA loan can be yours. Learn how a company got a $60,000 business loan from this Vermont bank.

This loan to a local firm is a good example of an SBA loan. Chittenden Trust Company made the loan and the SBA guaranteed a portion of the loan. Many other Vermont entrepreneurs have gotten similar loans. If you need money for a business, this may be the best route to take.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOWERS, NURSERY STOCK, AND FLORISTS SUPPLIES
MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753

SBA Loan Lender

CHITTENDEN TRUST COMPANY
TWO BURLINGTON SQUARE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401

The lender provided this 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.

SIC Code

5193 - Flowers, Nursery Stock, and Florists Supplies

NAICS Code

422930 - Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

5/12/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$60,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $60,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $30,000.

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 5 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 Chittenden Trust Company 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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