Raising Money for Nursery and Garden Centers

Looking for business loans for nursery and garden centers? The SBA may be the answer. This $158,000 nursery and garden centers loan was issued by an Utah bank.

This business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2001. They applied for an SBA loan with Zions First National Bank, out of West Valley City, Utah. The loan was granted and they received $158,000 to help grow their Shelley, Idaho business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTERS
SHELLEY, ID 83274

SBA Loan Lender

ZIONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK
2460 SOUTH 3270 WEST, SBA DEP
WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84119

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

444220 - Nursery and Garden Centers

Loan Approval Date

4/25/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$158,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $158,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $118,500.

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 loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

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 Zions First National 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!

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