Where to Get Capital for Florists

With these small business loans for florists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This florists loan for $160,000 was given to a Virginia entrepreneur in 2002.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Springfield, Virginia was able to borrow $160,000 from Provident Bank Of Maryland. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $120,000 of this Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
SPRINGFIELD, VA 22151

SBA Loan Lender

PROVIDENT BANK OF MARYLAND
37 E MAIN ST
WARRENTON, VA 20186

SBA 7a lending is the most popular loan program offered by the Small Business Association (SBA), a federal lending guaranty program. This bank loan was issued via the SBA 7a lending program.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5992 - Florists

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

12/19/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$160,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $160,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $120,000.

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 9 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the small business promised to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $160,000 loan. Remember, where there is a will, there is a way!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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