Allentown, Pennsylvania Entrepreneur Gets a Bank Loan

PennsylvaniaBusiness loans are available to Pennsylvania business owners through the SBA. In this case, a Pennsylvania bank provides the loan.

By giving the right information to American Bank, this Allentown, Pennsylvania business was able to get an SBA loan. To get this loan, the business owner gave the lending institution and the SBA a clear description of what the loan proceeds would be used for and how they intended to pay the loan back.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: SHEET METAL WORK
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

SBA Loan Lender

AMERICAN BANK
4029 W TILGHMAN ST
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

This lender issued this business loan under the SBA's 7(a) guaranteed loan program, in which the SBA provides guaranteed loans to small business owners. This lending program dates back to 1953. In the early days of the SBA, these loans were issued directly by the SBA. Today, SBA loans are issued primarily through approved banks and lenders.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

SIC Code

3444 - Sheet Metal Work

NAICS Code

332322 - Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing

Loan Approval Date

9/14/2000

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$100,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $100,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $75,000.

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 6 employees. The SBA loan application for the borrower did not indicate that the business promised to use the money to hire new employees or retain any existing employees.

Next Steps for Getting an SBA Loan

SBA guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and are guaranteed by the SBA with funds appropriated by Congress.

While you may be able to find other ways to get money to start a business, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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