California Entrepreneur Secures Financing to Buy Post Net Franchise

Borrowing money to invest in a Post Net franchise? Citibank has a history of making these loans and they are guaranteed by the SBA.

If you live near San Francisco, California and are interested in buying a Post Net franchise, you'll be interested to read the details on this SBA franchise loan, issued in 2004 by Citibank. Obtaining a franchise loan from a commercial lending institution can be a great way to finance a franchise purchase.

SBA Loan Borrower

POSTNET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94132

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

This lender processed this debt financing 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

488991 - Packing and Crating

Loan Approval Date

2/3/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$12,400

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $12,400 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $6,200.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. This loan was used to buy a Post Net 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

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal government agency that has many different programs to help small business owners. The SBA Microloan Program, for example, provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. The SBA also has special programs for women and minorities. However, the most popular SBA program is their loan guarantee program for small 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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