How to Get a Loan for Floor Covering Stores

With these SBA loans for floor covering stores, the SBA guarantees the lender that the loan will be repaid. This floor covering stores loan for $317,000 was given to a California entrepreneur in 2004.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in San Rafael, California was able to borrow $317,000 from Citibank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $237,750 of this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FLOOR COVERING STORES
SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

As a member of the SBA's Preferred Lender Program (PLP), this bank is able to streamline the underwriting process and provide a favorable credit decision on behalf of the SBA for long-term loans. PLP lenders can cut through the red tape and accelerate the loan approval process.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

442210 - Floor Covering Stores

Loan Approval Date

7/21/2004

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$317,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $317,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $237,750.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for an existing business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 7 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower indicated that the loan would help retain 7 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

Every year, the SBA guarantees over $10 billion for loans just like this one.

SBA loan guarantees are not loans per se. The SBA simply guarantees the loan, but banks and other lending institutions grant you the loan and give you the money. So, just as this company walked into Citibank and applied for an SBA loan, you have to do the same thing. You need to demonstrate business strength and potential, but the sooner you start, the faster you'll get the money if you qualify!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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