Getting an SBA Loan for Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Wholesalers

Looking for commercial loans for flower, nursery stock, and florists' supplies wholesalers? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $1,000,000 flower, nursery stock, and florists' supplies wholesalers loan was issued by an Alabama bank.

This business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Spring, Texas, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Compass Bank, based in Birmingham, Alabama.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOWERS, NURSERY STOCK, AND FLORISTS SUPPLIES
SPRING, TX 77379

SBA Loan Lender

COMPASS BANK
15 S 20TH ST
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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.

SIC Code

5193 - Flowers, Nursery Stock, and Florists Supplies

NAICS Code

422930 - Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

5/26/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$1,000,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $1,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $750,000.

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 23 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 23 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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