California Bank & Trust SBA Loan to Flowers, Nursery Stock, And Florists Supplies Company

Looking to get a California SBA loan? Here's one California business loan that was approved by the SBA.

This small business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2000. They applied for an SBA loan with California Bank & Trust, out of Sacramento, California. The loan was granted and they received $50,000 to help grow their Placerville, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOWERS, NURSERY STOCK, AND FLORISTS SUPPLIES
PLACERVILLE, CA 95667

SBA Loan Lender

CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST
2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR, STE 110
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833

This SBA business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

Loan Approval Date

6/2/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Although it's called an SBA loan, 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.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. California Bank & Trust had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, California Bank & Trust made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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