Borrowing Money for General Automotive Repair

Looking for loans for general automotive repair? An SBA loan may be just what you've been looking for. This $25,000 general automotive repair loan was issued by a California bank.

This small firm knew how to go about getting a business bank loan. Based in Saint Helena, California, they applied for and were awarded an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2003. The lending bank was Citibank, based in San Francisco, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
SAINT HELENA, CA 94574

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

This lender processed this SBA small business loan under the SBA Express program, which offers a streamlined review process in which bankers can process SBA loan applications on an expedited basis.

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

811111 - General Automotive Repair

Loan Approval Date

6/19/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$25,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $25,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $12,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in 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.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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.

This SBA loan was for $25,000. How would you spend $25,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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