Gulf Coast Bank Gives Bank Loan to Florists Company

Small business loans in Louisiana are hard to find these days. We take a look at one Louisiana small business loan, provided by a Louisiana bank, that was approved by the SBA.

You can learn something about getting a small business loan in Lafayette, Louisiana by studying this loan to a local company, made back in 2003. Banks like Gulf Coast Bank may also be willing to lend to you, given that they granted this small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLORISTS
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506

SBA Loan Lender

GULF COAST BANK
221 S STATE ST
ABBEVILLE, LA 70510

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453110 - Florists

Loan Approval Date

3/6/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$65,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $65,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $55,250.

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 6 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the money to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

If you are wondering how to raise money for a business in Lafayette LA, you ought to talk with a local Lafayette SBA lender or talk with an out-of-area SBA lender that has previously loaned money to Lafayette businesses.

Wondering how to raise money quickly? With the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program, LowDoc Program, SBAExpress and CommunityExpress loan programs, an SBA loan can be approved and funded in two days. This company did everything right to get a $65,000 loan. It's not easy, but why not give getting an SBA loan of your own a try?

About This SBA Loan Information:

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