Loan to Buy Certa Propainters Franchise Issued By Citibank

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

An entrepreneur in Plano, Texas needed money to invest in a Certa Propainters franchise back in 2002. Citibank issued an SBA franchise loan. Here are the details on this Texas small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

CERTA PROPAINTERS
PLANO, TX 75074

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
8401 N CENTRAL EXPWY, STE 100
DALLAS, TX 75225

This lender issued this loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

1721 - Painting and Paper Hanging

NAICS Code

235210 - Painting and Wall Covering

Loan Approval Date

1/31/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$275,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $275,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $206,250.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Certa Propainters franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 10 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the SBA funding recipient planned to use the money to increase staffing levels or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

While you may be able to borrow money from friends and family, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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