Business Loan from Citibank Given to Eating Places Company

Citibank and the SBA work together to get business loans for growing small businesses. Here's an example of how a California 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 San Jose, California, they applied for and received an SBA-guaranteed loan in 2000. The lending bank was Citibank, based in San Francisco, California.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: EATING PLACES
SAN JOSE, CA 95117

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

This was an SBA Express loan. SBA Express Loans allow small business owners to get up to a 50% SBA guaranty on a loan. The maximum amount for an SBA Express Loan is $350,000.

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

5812 - Eating Places

Loan Approval Date

2/18/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$20,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $20,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $10,000.

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 application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 3 existing jobs.

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

SBA loans provide money to small business owners for working capital for other expenses.

This firm was able to get an SBA loan -- a strong sign of business strength. Do you think you have what it takes to get an SBA loan too? The SBA can be a great solution for raising money quickly to start or grow a business. Your next step is to speak with a banker at an SBA approved bank.

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