Citibank SBA Loan to Photography Studios, Portrait Company

An SBA loan from Citibank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a Fresno, California business owner got a $17,000 loan.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2004. They applied for an SBA loan with Citibank, out of San Francisco, California. The loan was granted and they received $17,000 to help grow their Fresno, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS, PORTRAIT
FRESNO, CA 93728

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

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.

NAICS Code

541921 - Photography Studios, Portrait

Loan Approval Date

8/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$17,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $17,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $8,500.

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. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 1 new job and retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

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