Borrow Money to Buy a Cardsmart Franchise

Borrowing money to buy a Cardsmart franchise? Citibank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

An entrepreneur in Garland, Texas needed money to invest in a Cardsmart franchise back in 2004. Citibank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

CARDSMART CARDS AND GIFTS
GARLAND, TX 75042

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE LINCOLN PARK, 8401 N EXPR
DALLAS, TX 75225

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

453220 - Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/26/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$510,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $510,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $382,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. This loan was used to buy a Cardsmart franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 12 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 12 new jobs and retain 12 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

Don't apply for a loan directly with the SBA. You need to apply for an SBA loan with a local or national bank, not with the SBA. The bank processes the loan and gives you the money, and the SBA simply guarantees a portion of the loan.

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 $510,000 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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