Raising Money for Florists

With these business loans for florists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This florists loan for $75,000 was given to a Florida entrepreneur in 2005.

This small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Plantation, Florida, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2005. The lending bank was Capital One, based in Mclean, Virginia.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
Plantation, FL 33317

SBA Loan Lender

CAPITAL ONE
1680 CAPITAL ONE DR
MCLEAN, VA 22102

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

5/6/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$75,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $75,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $37,500.

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 17 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 17 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small businesses.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Capital One 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).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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