San Francisco, California Bank Lends Money to Landscaping Services Company in Oakland, California

Get to know San Francisco, California banks that specialize in business loans and know how to work with entrepreneurs. Citibank is one such bank, as evidenced by this SBA loan to a growing company.

Finding a small business loan in Oakland, California starts with an understanding of who else has gotten loans in the area. In this case, a local firm received funding from Citibank. Without an SBA guarantee, it's probable that this company would have had a harder time getting financed.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: LANDSCAPING SERVICES
OAKLAND, CA 94609

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

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

561730 - Landscaping Services

Loan Approval Date

7/29/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$328,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $328,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $246,000.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 27 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 27 existing jobs.

Great, But How Can I Get an SBA Loan for My Business?

Although it's called an SBA loan, you 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.

We've showcased information on this loan to let you know that businesses like yours can get an SBA loan.

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