Citi (C) Boosts Small Business Lending 30% in FY11, Exceeds Goals
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Citi (NYSE: C) today announced that the bank met and surpassed its $7 billion lending commitment to U.S. small business by over $900 million in 2011.
The $7.9 billion in small business lending was more than 30 percent higher than the $6 billion total in 2010. This represents a continuing increase year over year, with a rise from the $4.5 billion total in 2009.
Citi has multiple lending programs for small businesses, both conventional and nonconventional, with the goal of providing loans to as many small business customers as possible.
“Small businesses are critical to job creation and driving economic growth,” said Citi Chief Executive Officer Vikram Pandit. “I am pleased that we have substantially increased our small business lending and exceeded our goal for the year. With 2012 now underway, we are working hard to meet, and even surpass, the $8 billion commitment for this year as part of our $24 billion three-year goal."
In September 2011, Citi pledged $24 billion in lending over the course of three years – $7 billion in 2011, $8 billion in 2012 and $9 billion in 2013. The announcement was in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide access to lending and capital that will speed economic recovery.
The $7.9 billion in small business lending was more than 30 percent higher than the $6 billion total in 2010. This represents a continuing increase year over year, with a rise from the $4.5 billion total in 2009.
Citi has multiple lending programs for small businesses, both conventional and nonconventional, with the goal of providing loans to as many small business customers as possible.
“Small businesses are critical to job creation and driving economic growth,” said Citi Chief Executive Officer Vikram Pandit. “I am pleased that we have substantially increased our small business lending and exceeded our goal for the year. With 2012 now underway, we are working hard to meet, and even surpass, the $8 billion commitment for this year as part of our $24 billion three-year goal."
In September 2011, Citi pledged $24 billion in lending over the course of three years – $7 billion in 2011, $8 billion in 2012 and $9 billion in 2013. The announcement was in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide access to lending and capital that will speed economic recovery.
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