Borrowing Money for Florists

Looking for small business loans for florists? The SBA may be the answer. This $5,000 florists loan was issued by a California bank.

Getting a small business loan in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia was important for this company back in 2003 and, based on their loan application, they were successful in getting an SBA loan from Innovative Bank, operating out of Oakland, California. Here are the details on this West Virginia small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV 24986

SBA Loan Lender

INNOVATIVE BANK
360 14TH ST
OAKLAND, CA 94612

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

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

10/23/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$5,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $5,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $4,250.

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 only one employee. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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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