California Small Business Loan Issued to General Automotive Repair Company

CaliforniaSmall business loans are available to California small business owners through the SBA. In this case, a California bank provides the loan.

This business, based in Alameda, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Citibank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
ALAMEDA, CA 94501

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

The lender provided this SBA small business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

SBA Loan Program Type

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

NAICS Code

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

5/30/2003

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. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans typically are available at competitive interest rates and have no balloon payments or annual reviews.

Folks who know a lot about raising money for companies know that SBA guaranteed loans are a great funding source for small businesses. Talk to a bank like Citibank and they will explain how you can get an SBA loan for your company.

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