Where to Get Capital for Nursery and Garden Centers

With these small business loans for nursery and garden centers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This nursery and garden centers loan for $1,060,000 was given to an Iowa entrepreneur in 2001.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with American State Bank, out of Osceola, Iowa. The loan was granted and they received $1,060,000 to help grow their Osceola, Iowa business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTERS
OSCEOLA, IA 50213

SBA Loan Lender

AMERICAN STATE BANK
1000 JEFFREYS DR
OSCEOLA, IA 50213

The issuing bank for this loan is an SBA 7A lender. The name comes from section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, which authorizes the Agency to provide loans to American small businesses.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

444220 - Nursery and Garden Centers

Loan Approval Date

11/26/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,060,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,060,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $795,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 35 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business planned to use the funding to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

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 American State 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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