Business Loan from Commerce Bank Given to Car Washes Company

An SBA loan from Commerce Bank typically comes with favorable terms and competitive loan rates. In this SBA loan issued by the bank, an Allentown, Pennsylvania business owner got a $950,000 loan.

The SBA helps new or growing businesses raise capital. In this case, an entrepreneur in Allentown, Pennsylvania was able to borrow $950,000 from Commerce Bank. The SBA made the loan possible by guaranteeing $712,500 of this Pennsylvania small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: CAR WASHES
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

SBA Loan Lender

COMMERCE BANK
2005 MARKET ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

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

811192 - Car Washes

Loan Approval Date

9/12/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$950,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $950,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $712,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. According to the loan information, this was not a franchise loan. At the time of the loan, the company had 2 employees. This SBA loan request indicated that the loan would help generate 6 new jobs and retain 8 existing jobs.

Start the Process for Getting an SBA Loan Today!

For small businesses in need of money, an SBA guaranteed loan is often the best way to obtain financing.

There are SBA loan fees that may apply. SBA lenders must pay the SBA a guaranty fee of 1% to 3.5% of guaranteed amount. The SBA will also make the lender pay annual fees amounting to 0.25% of the loan's outstanding balance. The lender is allowed by law to pass these fees to the borrower.

Still, as most small businesses know, these fees are minimal compared to the potential of what capital can do for a business. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with an SBA lending bank today!

About This SBA Loan Information:

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