Florists Loans

With these loans for florists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This florists loan for $5,000 was given to a Rhode Island entrepreneur in 2006.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Providence, Rhode Island, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2006. The lending bank was Bank Rhode Island, based in Providence, Rhode Island.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

SBA Loan Lender

BANK RHODE ISLAND
ONE TURKS HEAD PLACE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

This lender processed this loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

9/26/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $2,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 3 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business planned to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Bank Rhode Island that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

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