Citibank Gives Small Business Loan to Flowers, Nursery Stock, And Florists Supplies Company

Want a California business loan? This California entrepreneur got a business loan, provided by a California bank that works with the SBA to help small business owners.

This small business, based in Los Angeles, 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: FLOWERS, NURSERY STOCK, AND FLORISTS SUPPLIES
LOS ANGELES, CA 90014

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

This small business loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

SBA Loan Program Type

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

SIC Code

5193 - Flowers, Nursery Stock, and Florists Supplies

NAICS Code

422930 - Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

1/12/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

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 3 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 3 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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Citibank are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

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