Getting an SBA Loan for Florists

With these commercial loans for florists, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This florists loan for $10,000 was given to a Pennsylvania entrepreneur in 2000.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Williamsport, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $10,000 from Manufacturers & Traders Trust. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $5,000 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701

SBA Loan Lender

MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST
4925 MAIN ST
AMHERST, NY 14226

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued under the SBA Fast Track program, which later was renamed the SBA Express loan program.

SIC Code

5992 - Florists

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

6/29/2000

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

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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