Fort Lauderdale, Florida Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Citibank
Citibank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Florida entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.
The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Fort Lauderdale, Florida was able to borrow $1,000,000 from Citibank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $500,000 of this Florida small business loan.
SBA Loan Borrower
COMPANY TYPE: NONDURABLE GOODS MERCHANT WHOLESALERS
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
SBA Loan Lender
CITIBANK
8750 DORAL BLVD, 7TH FL
MIAMI, FL 33178
This lender processed this SBA bank loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.
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
424990 - Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Loan Approval Date
6/17/2004
Loan Approval Gross Amount
$1,000,000
Loan Approval from the SBA
Of the total $1,000,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $500,000.
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 56 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 56 existing jobs.
Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan
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.
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.
About This SBA Loan Information:
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