San Francisco, California Business Gets SBA-Guaranteed Funding from Citibank

An SBA loan from Citibank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, a San Francisco, California business owner got a $25,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in San Francisco, California was able to borrow $25,000 from Citibank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $12,500 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FURNITURE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

The lender provided this SBA bank 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.

SIC Code

5021 - Furniture

Loan Approval Date

9/21/2000

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. This loan was not for a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had only one employee. The loan application indicated that the loan would help retain 1 existing job.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Many small businesses receive loans backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Unless you are not in a hurry to get an SBA loan, it's best to work with a bank like Citibank that has already issued SBA-guaranteed loans. To get an SBA loan fast, work with a bank that participates in the SBA's Preferred Lenders Program (PLP).

About This SBA Loan Information:

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