Raising Money for Florists

With these bank loans for florists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This florists loan for $5,000 was given to a Virginia entrepreneur in 2004.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Mineral, Virginia was able to borrow $5,000 from Innovative Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $4,250 of this Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
MINERAL, VA 23117

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This lender issued this bank loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

7/2/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA loans provide smart, affordable business financing for small businesses looking to expand.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $5,000 loan. Remember, feel the fear, and do it anyway.

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