National Penn Bank SBA Loan to Periodicals Publishing Company

National Penn Bank is a source for SBA loans that have lower down payments and longer repayment terms than many other financing options. To help you understand SBA loans, we've featured one Pennsylvania entrepreneur who tapped into the power of SBA loans.

This small firm received financial assistance through the SBA's lending programs back in 2002. They applied for an SBA loan with National Penn Bank, out of Boyertown, Pennsylvania. The loan was granted and they received $37,000 to help grow their Allentown, Pennsylvania business.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: PERIODICALS PUBLISHING
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102

SBA Loan Lender

NATIONAL PENN BANK
PHILADELPHIA & READING AVES
BOYERTOWN, PA 19512

This was a LowDoc (Low Documentation Loan Program). LowDoc is one of the SBA's most popular programs because there is a simple, one-page SBA application form and rapid turnaround on loan approvals.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

2721 - Periodicals Publishing

NAICS Code

511120 - Periodical Publishers

Loan Approval Date

3/15/2002

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$37,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $37,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $31,450.

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 5 employees. The loan application did not indicate that the business planned to use the loan proceeds to add employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA loans make it possible for banks to offer loans more easily and provide them with more flexible terms than conventional loan options.

If you need emergency business money, the SBA has special programs for you. We've put a spotlight on this loan from National Penn Bank so you can get a feel for how SBA loans work. Applying for an SBA loan starts with a visit to a banker that works with the SBA.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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