How to Get a Loan for Nursery and Garden Centers

With these SBA loans for nursery and garden centers, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This nursery and garden centers loan for $10,000 was given to a Virginia entrepreneur in 2004.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Suntrust Bank, out of Atlanta, Georgia. The loan was granted and they received $10,000 to help grow their Richmond, Virginia business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTERS
RICHMOND, VA 23233

SBA Loan Lender

SUNTRUST BANK
25 PARK PLACE NE
ATLANTA, GA 30303

The lender provided this loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

444220 - Nursery and Garden Centers

Loan Approval Date

9/23/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$10,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $10,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $5,000.

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 application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 5 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Suntrust Bank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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