SBA Loan from Citibank Helps Blind And Shade Manufacturing 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 business received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2003. They applied for an SBA loan with Citibank, out of San Francisco, California. The loan was granted and they received $15,000 to help grow their San Jose, California business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: BLIND AND SHADE MANUFACTURING
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

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.

NAICS Code

337920 - Blind and Shade Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

5/30/2003

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$15,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $15,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $7,500.

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 10 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 2 new jobs and retain 10 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

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

This SBA loan was for $15,000. How would you spend $15,000 on your business? If you apply for an SBA loan, you, like the entrepreneurs at this company, may soon be on your way to achieving your business goals. Contact a participating SBA lender to get started.

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