Entrepreneur Works With San Francisco, California Bank to Get an SBA Loan

Want to talk with a San Francisco, California bank about a small business loan? Here's one California business loan, issued by a San Francisco bank, that was approved by the SBA.

Applying for an SBA loan with Citibank worked out well for our friends at one local company in Alhambra, California. They received an SBA loan for $50,000. Way to go!

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: AUTOMOTIVE OIL CHANGE AND LUBRICATION SHOPS
ALHAMBRA, CA 91801

SBA Loan Lender

CITIBANK
ONE SANSOME ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104

This loan was issued by a lender that participates in the SBA Express Loans program. SBA Express loans can be issued in as little as 36 hours.

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

811191 - Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops

Loan Approval Date

7/7/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$50,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $50,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $25,000.

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 4 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 4 existing jobs.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans can help growing businesses purchase or renovate real estate, acquire fixed assets such as heavy machinery or specialized equipment, borrow working capital for ongoing financing needs, or fund the acquisition of new businesses.

The SBA is important source of financing for entrepreneurs like you. Take this loan, for example. The company needed a loan. Citibank had a strong track record in business lending, and with the SBA stepping up and agreeing to guarantee part of the loan, Citibank made the loan. The end result was that this firm was given the opportunity to grow their business and enhance the lives of their employees and customers.

The process for getting an SBA loan is relatively straight-forward. Sit down with your banker and they will explain the process in detail.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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