Citibank Gives Bank Loan to Electrical Work Company

Bank loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California bank loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in San Diego, 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: ELECTRICAL WORK
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

This lender processed this SBA 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.

SIC Code

1731 - Electrical Work

NAICS Code

235310 - Electrical Contractors

Loan Approval Date

9/20/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$35,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $35,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $17,500.

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 4 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help generate 10 new jobs and retain 14 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loans can be used for nearly any business purpose, such as commercial real estate, construction or renovation for owner-users, business acquisition and start-up, franchise refinancing, refinancing for existing debt, equipment purchases, working capital, and inventory.

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 $35,000 loan. Remember, you control your own destiny.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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