Citibank SBA Loan to Retail Bakeries Company

Searching for a California small business loan? Here's one California business loan that was approved by the SBA.

This local small business knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Palo Alto, California, they applied for and were given an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Citibank, based in San Francisco, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: RETAIL BAKERIES
PALO ALTO, CA 94306

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

The lender provided this loan for a small business through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program called the SBA Express Loan program. SBA Express loans are typically used for working capital, inventory purchases and equipment financing.

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

5461 - Retail Bakeries

Loan Approval Date

5/5/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 11 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 11 existing jobs.

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

If you need money to start a small business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great funding source

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Citibank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Citibank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

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