Glendale, California Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

Small business loans in California are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one California small business loan, provided by a California bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Glendale, California, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from Citibank. We've got the inside scoop on this California small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CONFECTIONERY MANUFACTURING FROM PURCHASED CHOCOLATE
GLENDALE, CA 91206

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

311330 - Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate

Loan Approval Date

3/17/2006

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$30,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $30,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $15,000.

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 6 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help retain 6 existing jobs.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great way to raise money

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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