Pittsburg, California Entrepreneur Gets a Business Loan

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

This small business, based in Pittsburg, 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: EATING PLACES
PITTSBURG, CA 94565

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

This business loan was underwritten by an SBA Certified Lenders Program (CLP) lender. CLP lenders perform a complete analysis of the loan application and, in return, SBA promises a rapid loan approval or denial response.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

5812 - Eating Places

NAICS Code

722110 - Full-Service Restaurants

Loan Approval Date

12/6/2001

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$345,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $345,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $258,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 26 employees. The SBA loan documents did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient promised to use the funding to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

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

SBA loan applications are made through a bank. The SBA guarantees a loan to the bank, so in case the borrower defaults, the bank is guaranteed a portion of the loan by the SBA.

Many small business owners never get a business loan because they never bother to apply for a business loan. If you take the initiative, you may get a loan, just like this company did when it applied for and received this $345,000 loan. Remember, fight for what you want, and it will be yours!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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