SBA Loan from Cit Small Business Lending Corp Helps Home Furnishings Stores Company

Cit Small Business Lending Corp is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Washington entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Seattle, Washington was able to borrow $995,000 from Cit Small Business Lending Corp. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $746,250 of this Washington small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: HOME FURNISHINGS STORES
Seattle, WA 98101

SBA Loan Lender

CIT SMALL BUSINESS LENDING CORP
1 CIT DRIVE
LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

442299 - Home Furnishings Stores

Loan Approval Date

6/27/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$995,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $995,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $746,250.

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 15 employees. The SBA loan documents indicated that the loan would help retain 15 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.

The SBA is an excellent funding resource for business owners who cannot easily find funding through conventional funding sources. Banks like Cit Small Business Lending Corp are ready to help you through the process. Whether you need money to open a store, need money to launch a startup business, or are raising money as working capital for an existing entity, the SBA is there for you.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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