Where to Get Capital for Florists

With these small business loans for florists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This florists loan for $5,000 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2003.

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

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

This business loan was a SBA 7A loan, which means it originated at a lending institution and the SBA provide a guaranty on a portion or percentage of the loan.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

12/18/2003

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 an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 4 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Remember, you apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Innovative Bank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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