Plantation, Florida Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Citibank

Citibank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a Florida entrepreneur was able to get a loan to take a small business to the next level.

This growing company knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Plantation, Florida, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Citibank, based in Miami, Florida.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: NONDURABLE GOODS WHOLESALERS
PLANTATION, FL 33324

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
8750 DORAL BLVD, 7TH FL
MIAMI, FL 33178

The lender provided this commercial loan 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.

NAICS Code

422990 - Nondurable Goods Wholesalers

Loan Approval Date

10/17/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

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 3 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 3 existing jobs.

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

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

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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