Local Business Gets a Rhode Island SBA Loan

Business loans in Rhode Island are are few and far betweeen these days. We take a look at one Rhode Island business loan, provided by a Rhode Island bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Rbs Citizens. We've got the inside scoop on this Rhode Island small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
PAWTUCKET, RI 02860

SBA Loan Lender

RBS CITIZENS
ONE CITIZENS PLZ
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

7/23/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

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 3 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 5 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

This SBA loan was for $35,000. How would you spend $35,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

All SBA loan data displayed above comes from the government's publicly available SBA loan database. Information on this page is provided by the Gaebler.com news organization to inform business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and others about SBA loan activity. LoanCensus.com does not assist businesses with obtaining SBA loans and was not involved in any way with this transaction. For additional information, see our Loan Information FAQ.

Related Links:

SBIR Funding

SBA Banks in Providence, Rhode Island

SBA Rhode Island Banks